An investigation into a facility caring for Nara's deer population by a preservation society has found conditions inadequate, with reports that dozens died there every year.

Yamato Holdings, a leading land transport company, has introduced a cargo-only aircraft set to begin operations next year.

In the first matchup between two Kansai teams in 59 years, Hanshin Tigers beat Orix Buffaloes 7-1 in game 7 of the Japan Series, claiming their second championship since 1985 and the first in 38 years.

The body of a male university student has been found in the mountains of Hokkaido after being attacked by a bear.

In this video, we take a look at the tradition of tenren or "Imperial Appreciation" of kabuki, from the 1887 private performance for Emperor Meiji to the visit this October of Emperor Naruhito to the National Theatre. (Kabuki In-Depth)

A woman in her 20s was arrested early Sunday morning for attempting to kill a man with a knife on the streets of Kabukicho, Tokyo's entertainment district.

A woman plunged to her death after losing her footing from a bridge while filming wild deer in Japan on Saturday. (straitstimes.com)

A court in Hong Kong has sentenced a 23-year-old woman to two months in jail for sedition. The charges relate to social media posts she made while studying in Japan. (NHK)

Today we made Oden, Chestnuts rice, and Baked sweet potatoes using the Vermicular Musui–Kamado! (Kimono Mom)

Japan VS Countries in Anime Style (Sora The Troll)

Arashiyama is located in the western part of Kyoto city, about 25-30 minutes by train from Kyoto station and it’s undoubtedly one of the area's more scenic spots, with timeless picturesque views throughout the seasons making it a go-to spot for many Japanese, families and couples alike. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Tourists coming to Japan are increasingly resorting to 'white number' taxis, which are reserved through an app before arriving, making Narita Airport a virtual "lawless zone for unlicensed taxis."

For those seeking to immerse themselves in this tranquil way of life, some temples in Japan offer accommodations known as shukubo or "to sleep with the monks". (BBC)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday his country, the Philippines and the United States were cooperating to protect the freedom of the South China Sea as he committed to help enhance Manila’s security capabilities. (South China Morning Post)

Time, a seemingly universal dimension, reveals its diverse facets across societies, historical epochs, and cultural contexts. The research project TIMEJ at the University of Zurich presents a fresh perspective on time in Medieval Japan, a concept far from unified. (medievalists.net)

Three 'DJ SODA' fans accused of groping the South Korean idol have had criminal charges dropped following an a settlement without any monetary compensation.

Three people were stabbed by an unknown assailant in the streets of Yokohama City on Thursday evening, leaving one person dead and two injured.

Shohei Ohtani was selected as the American League's Outstanding Player by his peers for the second time in this year's Players Choice Awards announced Thursday. (Kyodo)

A volcanic eruption off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands has created a new island.

A large float has toppled over at a festival in Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, killing one person and injuring at least 18. (NHK)

Godzilla Minus One is shaping up to be one of the greatest entries in the mighty monster’s long history on screen. Now the new trailer for the first Toho Godzilla movie in five years has arrived to bring everyone’s favorite prehistoric kaiju back to his native Japan. (movieweb.com)

A record number of people have been attacked by bears so far this year in Japan, with government statistics showing 180 incidents leading to five deaths between the start of April and the end of October, compared to a previous annual high of 158 attacks in 2020. (South China Morning Post)

Three railway companies in the Kansai area have announced the introduction of a credit card touch payment system at ticket gates in 2024.

Johnny Somali, an infamous nuisance streamer on Kick has been formally charged in Japan with "forcible obstruction of business". (nichegamer.com)

Princess Kako has arrived in Peru a day later than planned, with the trip from Japan taking an impressive 50 hours.