Hotel prices in Japan have shot through the roof, leaving locals struggling to find affordable accommodation, while foreign tourists seem unfazed.

A next-generation LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting fixture that can be freely controlled using tablet devices and other similar gadgets has been developed.

As the Kanto region returns to winter-like conditions, ski resorts that had been closed due to a lack of snow have reopened.

Friday morning is expected to see a wide swath of the Kanto region, including Tokyo's 23 wards, covered in snow, with risks of disruptions to the morning commute.

STU48 member Kokoa Kai is featured on the cover of the April issue of 'BOMB' magazine, marking her first foray into swimsuit modeling.

Sleepover dates with a beloved boyfriend can be nerve-wracking. Spending extended time together means you might reveal sides of yourself that you don't usually show. To prepare for such moments, we introduce "things to prepare before a sleepover date."

Due to the influence of a low-pressure system off Japan's southern coast, snow began to fall in the Kanto region early Friday morning, leaving Tokyo blanketed in 1cm of snow.

Grilled tuna skewers for 300 yen. Freshly made egg rolls for 300 yen. A cracker topped with salmon and scallop marinated in koji for just 100 yen. Plus, a hot spring to enjoy for free!

In a bid to increase the enrollment of female students in science and engineering fields, more universities in Japan are introducing "women-only" admission quotas.

An amendment bill necessary for integrating all functions of the MyNumber Card into smartphones has been approved by the Cabinet.

In Dengeki's feature "Difficult-to-Read Kanji," today's challenge is "和煦." This character is used to describe the warmth of a person's heart.

Plastic waste, blending into the darkness of the deep sea, continues to increase and may soon have a significant impact on our lives.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare compiled a draft of the "Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes," which sets standards for the amount of energy and nutrients that should be consumed in a diet to maintain health, during a review meeting held on Wednesday.

The much-anticipated new album from KOTORI, titled 'KOTORI', is set to be released on May 29th. This marks the first album in three years for the band and carries the significance of being self-titled.

Kushimoto, located at the southernmost tip of Honshu, is on the brink of opening a new path for Japan's space industry with the launch of KAIROS scheduled for Saturday.

Mercari, a leading flea market app, started a matching service on Wednesday for "spot work," allowing job seekers to apply for short-term work.

NTT Docomo has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Orix Credit, a subsidiary of the financial services giant Orix Corporation.

Osamu Tezuka's "Midnight," a short film lasting 19 minutes, has been released on YouTube, marking its first-ever live-action adaptation. Shot entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro, the film is part of Apple's "Shot on iPhone" series that showcases photography and videography using only the iPhone.

In January, workers' "gross cash earnings" saw a 2.0 percent increase compared to the same period last year, yet the "real wages," adjusted for price fluctuations, decreased by 0.6 percent. This marks the 22nd consecutive month of real wage decline.

In any long-term marriage, it's not uncommon for discord to arise between spouses. This time, we'll introduce "5 stages" that could potentially lead to divorce.

Bluefin tuna, often referred to as the "black diamond" of the sea due to its rarity, is known for its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. However, the market is currently experiencing a surprising shift, with the price of premium bluefin tuna significantly dropping.

A new food and beverage delivery service, controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) robots, is set to launch in parts of Tokyo starting from Wednesday.

Japan's Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Road Traffic Law aimed at introducing a system to impose fines, known as "blue tickets," for reckless bicycle riding.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the necessity of exporting the next-generation fighter jets, jointly developed with the United Kingdom and Italy, to third countries. This comes in response to the cautious stance of Komeito, a coalition partner, on the issue of exporting to third countries.

JR East has announced that starting October, the discount rate for off-peak commuter passes, which are approximately 10% cheaper when avoiding morning rush hours, will be increased to around 15%.