Hikaru Utada is set to appear on the first regular broadcast of the new Nippon Television music program "with MUSIC" (every Saturday from 7:56 PM), which starts on April 13th. Shiina Ringo will also make a special appearance, marking the first time the two artists will perform together on television.

Despite a 1.8% increase in the total amount of cash earnings received by workers in February compared to last year, real wages, adjusted for inflation, decreased by 1.3%, marking the 23rd consecutive month of decline,

Japan's U-23 men's soccer team, aiming for a spot in the Paris Olympics, departs for Qatar as forward Masahiro Hosoya expresses determination to score goals.

An analysis conducted by a national association of trucking companies has revealed that 57% of its member businesses are operating at a loss.

Kazunari Yamamoto, CEO of the autonomous electric vehicle (EV) startup Turing, is dedicated to developing fully autonomous vehicles powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

During the spring break period, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police conducted a coordinated guidance operation around the "To-Yoko" area of Kabukicho, Shinjuku.

Crown Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito visited Tamagawa University in Machida, Tokyo, to inspect facilities dedicated to advanced technological research.

The popular music duo Yuzu has announced the digital release of their new song "Chururi" on May 15, with plans to release a new album this summer.

In a world where dreams can turn deadly, the panic thriller movie "THIS MAN" brings to life an urban legend about a man with connected eyebrows whose appearance in one's dreams precedes bizarre deaths.

During a roundtable discussion in Kumamoto Prefecture with members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered an apology for the slush fund scandal, prompting a series of critical remarks about the lack of ethics among party members.

Princess Kiko attended an international symposium reporting on the restoration project of the oldest existing "Grand Formal Dress" worn by Empress Shoken, the consort of Emperor Meiji.

A surge in prohibited imports at Japan's border has become a pressing concern. At the forefront of this battle is the Narita Airport Animal and Plant Quarantine Counter, where the inspection of meat, vegetables, and fruits is conducted to prevent the entry of infectious diseases and plant pests into Japan.

"Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" chronicles the adventures of a man who, having led a life marked by unemployment and desolation, meets his end only to be reborn in a fantastical realm with his memories intact.

Japanese manga "Captain Tsubasa" has closed its chapter on a 43-year history, selling over 90 million copies worldwide.

Kura Sushi, a popular revolving sushi chain, is celebrating the release of the movie "Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet" by launching a limited-time collaboration campaign with the "Detective Conan" series at all its locations nationwide from April 5th.

The theatrical version of the period drama series "Onihei Hankacho: Blood Battle," starring the tenth-generation Matsumoto Koshiro, brings a fresh adaptation of the classic series by historical novelist Shotaro Ikenami.

A new service has begun that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn the content of videos and create meeting minutes or summaries in just a few seconds.

To commemorate the first anniversary of "Suntory Draft Beer" release, Aina The End performs the renowned song "Like the Flow of the River" by Misora Hibari.

The "2024 Problem" in logistics has been affecting bookstores in Akita Prefecture since April, causing delays in the arrival of paperbacks and literary books, which now reach stores a day after their release date.

A young female bank employee in her third year at Mizuho Bank's Kobe branch, Naho Takahara, 24, is setting her sights on a solo transatlantic yacht race.

The legacy of the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) aggressive monetary easing policy -- often described as "unprecedented easing" -- has swelled to a record high as the fiscal year comes to a close.

A municipal employee from Hitachi City has been arrested for sending messages threatening to kill Nintendo employees and participants of a gaming event.

An educational version of "Momotaro Dentetsu," a popular Japanese board game where players compete as railway company presidents to amass wealth by acquiring properties across Japan, has been rolled out to educational institutions since 2023.

This weekend, Tokyo boasts a hidden cherry blossom spot you'll definitely want to visit: Ukima Park, near the Arakawa River, with around 150 Somei Yoshino trees lining the embankment, and a windmill to boot.

JR Central has announced that the completion of some sections of the construction for the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" in Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures is expected to be delayed until 2031.