Jubilo Iwata has announced the signing of former Japan national team goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, who has been selected for the national team in four consecutive World Cups, marking his return to J.League since 2010.

Japanese comedy horror "Wild Zero" released in 1999, starring rock band Guitar Wolf, will have a special loud screening on February 18 at Cinema Art Shinjuku in Tokyo, along with the announce of a sequel.

Low-cost airline Jetstar Japan has resolved a system glitch related to takeoffs and landings, which had grounded all domestic flights on Friday between 3:50 PM and 7:30 PM.

The Street Sliders' debut live film "Heaven and Hell LIVE AT BUDOKAN 1987" will be screened at UPLINK Kichijoji in Tokyo from January 26th to February 8th.

Snow began falling in the Kanto region from Saturday afternoon, blanketing Tokyo with its first snowfall of the season, 10 days later than average but 11 days earlier than last year.

One of the largest annual custom car shows in Japan, Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, opened on Friday at Makuhari Messe just outside of Tokyo in Chiba, featuring 900 concept cars and special edition vehicles.

The Nikkei Stock Average reached its highest level since the bubble era for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, closing at 35,422.95, surging by more than 2,000 points over the past week on the back of changes to Japan's investment rules.

These teenage women frequently met up with male customers they met on the internet in the private rooms of the gender neutral toilets and offered their services. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Yamato Transport, one of Japan's largest door-to-door delivery companies, has announced it will raise parcel delivery fees by an average of 2% starting this April.

Actress Aoi Morikawa graces the cover and leads the first 10 pages of the January 26th issue of "FRIDAY," released on the 12th. Aoi Morikawa, known for her dynamic performances in dramas, films, and variety shows such as "Wild Speed Morikawa," captivates in a feature spread.

A YouTuber who calls himself "Super Dominator" is being investigated by Tokyo police for deceiving his former girlfriend out of 2.5 million yen by falsely claiming to have a rare inflammatory disease.

On Sunday, January 14th, at 9:30 AM, the 1090th episode of the anime One Piece, titled "A New Island! Future Island Egghead," is scheduled to be broadcast.

A man who barricaded himself in a hotel near Uguisudani Station in Tokyo on Friday morning was arrested by police at around 11:25 AM on charges of kidnapping a woman.

Have you ever wondered how young women earn their money and what kind of jobs they do?

McDonald's Japan is set to raise prices again on one-third of its menu, including the iconic Big Mac.

Kick Streamer 'Johnny Somali' has been slapped with a 200,000 yen fine for obstructing business by broadcast loud music from his phone in a gyudon restaurant in Osaka.

In a fraud case involving investment in cryptocurrency through OZ Project, a man who played a role in managing the assets faces a five-year prison sentence.

Foundations are being laid for an 18-story, 84-meter tower in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, set to become the tallest wooden building in Japan, embracing the shift towards sustainable construction.

Economists say the major earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day will deal a heavy blow to the country's GDP. They estimate the economic impact to run into the hundreds of millions of dollars and say the figure could rise as the full extent of the damage becomes clear. (NHK)

Seven-Eleven Japan is tantalizing taste buds with a fresh lineup of strawberry-themed desserts, available this week.

The National Police Agency of Japan has announced plans to implement several projects incorporating advanced technology into police operations, including a pilot program utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for fingerprint identification.

Japanese singer Jiro Kanmuri has died of heart failure at the age of 79 after undergoing long-term treatment due to poor health.

NHK reports that in an effort to realize sustainable practices, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan has announced that, starting from April this year, it will promote practices that reduce environmental impact by including the minimal use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers as a requirement for receiving certain subsidies to farmers.

A survey conducted by an association of obstetricians and gynecologists has revealed that the number of pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis last year was over 370, a figure more than three times higher than that of a survey conducted eight years ago.

The central and Tokyo Metropolitan governments on Wednesday appealed a court ruling ordering them to pay damages to executives at a chemical machine maker. The court said investigations into suspected illegal exports by the firm were unlawful. (NHK)