Convenience stores have become increasingly popular for their diverse and satisfying meal options. However, if you choose poorly, you might end up with a lunch that can lead to weight gain. A registered dietitian offers advice on how to select a balanced convenience store lunch and highlights options that are more and less likely to contribute to weight gain.

Once, the terminus of the Tokyu Toyoko Line on the Yokohama side was Sakuragicho Station. It has been exactly 20 years since the section between Yokohama Station and Sakuragicho Station was discontinued on January 31, 2004, due to the start of direct operations with the Yokohama Minatomirai Line. At the same time, the section between Higashi-Hakuraku Station and Yokohama Station was also moved underground.

Shino Kawahara's new series "Our Polyrythm" debuts in the March issue of Monthly Princess, released Tuesday, February 6th, by Akita Shoten. As the vocalist of a band, Natsuoki has been passionate about music and enjoys being part of a band. However, he has led a life where finding the right members to stick with has always been a challenge.

As travel demand rebounds, ANA Holdings has unveiled the first aircraft of its new international brand "AirJapan," set to begin operations on Friday, February 9. ANA Holdings, parent company of All Nippon Airways and low-cost carrier Peach, introduces AirJapan as the third brand in its international flight segment.

With the Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, fast approaching this weekend, Japan is seeing an increase in the number of tourists visiting. On Chinese social media, Aomori Prefecture's official account has reached an astonishing 1.3 million followers, surpassing the population of the prefecture itself. This popularity has made Aomori a hot topic among travel enthusiasts.

In a bid to astonish the world, an exceptionally unique pair of earrings has become the center of attention on social media. Known as "Traffic Light Earrings," these innovative accessories have captivated users, leading to an overwhelming demand that has left the creator astounded by the unexpected popularity.

In Tokyo's upscale sushi establishments and resorts in Nagano Prefecture, we've observed foreign tourists sparing no expense to revel in the luxuries that Japan offers during the winter season. Their fascination with Japan takes them on journeys filled with indulgence, from dining at high-end sushi bars to enjoying the lavish amenities of snowy resorts.

In Miyazaki City, where the professional baseball team Yomiuri Giants are holding their training camp, pitcher Shosei Togo, who has been named the opening day starter, entered the bullpen for the third time on the 6th, the first day of the second phase of the camp, to test the feel of a new pitch he is working to master.

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, along with their daughter, Princess Aiko, were briefed on the Noto Peninsula earthquake at their residence on Tuesday afternoon.

The heavy snowfall in the Kanto region led to a spike in traffic incidents, including vehicles being stranded and slipping on icy roads, with at least 1,300 traffic accidents reported.

Despite snowfall in central Tokyo, Ryuya Ueda of KAT-TUN held the final day of his solo concert "MOUSE PEACE 2024 ~Galyu Tensei~" on Tuesday at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, with both afternoon and evening performances. However, just before the curtain rose for the afternoon performance on Tuesday, a temporary power outage delayed the start of the show, sending the crowd wild.

Picture book author Chisako, played by An, reluctantly returns to the countryside to care for her estranged father, Takuzo (Eiji Okuda), who has been diagnosed with dementia. While struggling with the day-to-day challenges of living with a father who feels like a stranger, Chisako comes across a boy (Shoma Nakatsu) who has lost his memory due to an accident.

Narita Airport Company, which has proposed a plan to consolidate its currently three separate passenger terminals into one in the future, has revealed a proposal to construct a new station connected to the new terminal.

Suntory has launched a new web commercial for its draft beer, starring the comedy duos Oswald (Yu Hatanaka and Shunsuke Ito) and Reiwa Roman (Kuruma Takabiraki and Kemuri Matsui), titled "Promising Newcomers." The nearly two-minute-long video debuted on the Suntory official YouTube channel on Wednesday, February 7. Both pairs engage in an almost unscripted hilarious conversation that is a must-watch.

McDonald's Japan Ltd. has revamped its "Premium Roast Coffee" (hot), introducing a new blend that promises a bold intensity paired with a clean finish. The company will launch a new nationwide TV commercial titled "Conversation of the Heart" starting February 13th.

Say goodbye to the old ways, as the Valentine tradition of giving obligatory chocolates to your bosses and co-workers goes out the window, with a survey revealing that the practice of giving 'giri-choco' has reached its lowest point.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, officially announced on the evening of the 6th that it will build its second semiconductor factory in Japan, in partnership with Sony Group and others, in Kumamoto Prefecture. Toyota Motor Corporation has newly invested in the operating company, and the combined investment for the first factory currently under construction and the new facility exceeds $20 billion, or more than 2.96 trillion yen. The second factory is scheduled to start construction by the end of 2024 and aims to begin operations by the end of 2027.

Yoko Abe, the mother of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, passed away on February 4th in Tokyo at the age of 95. Born in Tokyo in 1928, Yoko Abe grew up in a prominent political family, being the daughter of Shinsuke Kishi and the niece of Eisaku Sato, both of whom served as Prime Ministers of Japan.

Miyabi Miyakawa, the Grand Prix winner of 'Miss FLASH 2024,' appears in the February 6th issue of 'Weekly FLASH,' showcasing her stunning figure in a swimsuit.

Footage taken by a drone flying over Inokashira Park in Tokyo, Tuesday morning, shows a city draped in silver, following a decent amount of snowfall the night before.

In an innovative step towards addressing the labor shortage and streamlining operations, FamilyMart has begun the rollout of multifunctional robots across 300 stores nationwide by the end of this month.

The Kanto-Koshin region is on alert for potential accidents due to snowy conditions extending into Wednesday morning, February 7th. Following a night of intensifying cold, forecasts indicate a broader area could experience road ice than on Tuesday morning.

As demand for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications continues to rise, major Japanese semiconductor companies are accelerating their efforts to enhance development and production. Power semiconductors have been a strong suit for Japanese manufacturers, and strengthening this sector is becoming a crucial phase in enhancing their competitiveness globally.

In 2023, the Japanese workforce faced a paradoxical economic situation where, despite a continuous increase in gross cash earnings for the third year, real wages—adjusted for inflation—declined for the second consecutive year. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's preliminary data reveals that the average monthly cash earnings per worker, including base pay and overtime, was ¥329,859. This marked a 1.2% increase over the previous year and represented the third successive year of growth.

Shiina, a member of the musical group Wednesday Campanella, will release her first book, "POEM," on March 15. This photo essay captures heavy and vivid memories that Shiina has never spoken of before. She writes candidly about why she cherishes "love" and the reason behind the piercing in her mouth, sharing fragments of her life that connect to her present self.