In the late-night broadcast of "Ariyoshi Quiz" (TV Asahi) on March 3rd, the female talent Orin's love for alcohol was revealed, surprising co-stars with her impressive drinking ability.

The average rent for family-oriented apartments in Tokyo's 23 wards has risen by 10 percent in the past year, reaching a record high since 2015.

Japan's average temperature from December last year to last month was 1.27 degrees Celsius higher than the average, making it the second warmest since statistics began in 1898, following the winter four years ago, which was 1.43 degrees above average.

The latest volume of the manga "If I'm Reborn, I Want to Be a Dog [生まれ変わるなら犬がいい 2巻]" is a story about an unemployed former gigolo who has a bad track record with women, falling in love with a mentally ill girl who recognizes him as a dog.

BABYMETAL will be hosting their own festival, 'FOX_FEST', at the Saitama Super Arena on May 25 and 26. The festival's key visual has been revealed, and the lineup for the first round of performers includes BABYMETAL, German electrocore band Electric Callboy, and American instrumental progressive metal band Polyphia.

Guitar Wolf and comedian Nagano are set to hold a two-man live performance on May 5th at Shimokitazawa Shelter in Tokyo. Nagano, who has long been a vocal fan of Guitar Wolf, will share the stage with the band for this live event.

Japan has secured 4 spots for surfing events in this year's Paris Olympics, with the results of the World Surfing Games determining three men and one woman surfer have qualified.

The Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average close above 40,000 yen for the first time in history on Monday.

The premiere date for the TV anime "Shūmatsu Train Doko e Iku? [Where Does The Last Train Go?]" has been set for release on April 1st, depicting a town where the residents have undergone upheaval.

As we mark the 100th anniversary of Andre Breton's "Surrealist Manifesto" in 1924, we reflect on the profound influence the art movement, born in France, had on poetry, thought, and painting—a fascination that extended to Japanese artists of the time.

A promotional video released by Tokyo Disney Resort has recently stirred controversy, raising questions on what constitutes official park policy.

Emiri Aizawa, known as the former "No. 1 hostess in Kabukicho" and now a businesswoman, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl.

A series of earthquakes have been occurring off the coast of eastern Chiba since Tuesday, February 27, with 16 tremors that have registered a seismic intensity of 1 or higher.

The U.S. State Department has announced that Rina Gonoi, who exposed sexual abuse within the Japan Self-Defense Forces, will be awarded this year's "International Women of Courage Award."

The budget committee of the House of Representatives, which continued its deliberations until Saturday, has approved the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024 in the afternoon with a majority vote from the ruling parties, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito.

Fast Retailing, the company behind Uniqlo, held an early entrance ceremony on the 1st of March.

Family restaurant chain Coco's will once again welcoming the arrival of spring with four new items, including the "Berry Good! Spring Strawberry Parfait," which showcases the sweet and tangy flavor of strawberries complemented by milky desserts such as white chocolate pudding.

A recent legal change now allows individuals to obtain family registry certificates at any municipal office, not just their registered domicile.

Corporate briefings for students graduating in the coming spring have commenced, marking the start of the job-hunting season.

February 29th is known as "Amicable Divorce Day" in Japan, a leap year day, when some couples choose to have a "divorce ceremony" to mark their separation.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, attending the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, expressed caution about an early revision of the massive easing measures, stating that the 2% inflation target is not yet within sight.

Seniors in Japan are buzzing with excitement over a fictional commercial on YouTube that advertises iPhones in a "Showa" retro style.

The first volume of "The World's Only Job Changing Master – The Job Hopper Who Decided to Master Every Job in Another World," was released Friday, featuring Tsukasa, the protagonist who has lives as a job hopper, constantly changing jobs for career advancement and traversing various companies.

The grass may always seem greener on the other side. Despite the potential challenges that others may face, it's human nature to look at someone else and think, "I wish I had that."

In the late-night broadcast of "Midnight Forest" on February 27th, aired by Nippon Television Network, announcer Asami Miura expressed her genuine feelings about the common dilemma of giving souvenirs at the workplace, which resonated strongly with viewers.