South Korean analysts and experts have taken note of Japan’s ambitious endeavors in the crypto and Web3 space, with some speculating that it might become a “crypto and Web3 El Dorado.” (ambcrypto.com)

Production of rice in Japan is expected to dip to 7.3 million tonnes in marketing year 2023-24, down from 7.48 million the previous year, as extremely high temperatures and little rain are expected to lower yield and quality, according to a Global Agricultural Information Network report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. (world-grain.com)

The iconic headquarters sign that symbolized Johnny & Associates is now being removed ahead of the company's name change scheduled for Oct 17.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a plan aimed at diverting a significant portion of its massive savings towards sustainable investment vehicles. (fintech.global)

A man in his 50s has died after being stung while attempting to remove hornets in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture.

Mount Fuji sported its first snowcap of the season on Thursday, five days later than last year and three days later than an average year, a local weather agency said. (Japan Today)

Softacom CEO predicted that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) would be realized within the next decade. (coinspeaker.com)

After weathering decades of deflation and stagnant growth, Japan is seeing an investment boom that has made apartments in central Tokyo unaffordable for young Japanese professionals. (Japan Times)

暗号資産はもはや、一般的な財になりつつある。 (newsonjapan.com)

In response to an increasing number of "standing prostitutes" around Okubo Park in Tokyo's Kabukicho district, 35 women have been arrested in a police crackdown.

Pressure has been mounting on Japan’s government to legalise same-sex unions after a court ruled earlier this year that a ban on them was unconstitutional. (BBC News)

Japan's new invoice system, designed to accurately track consumption tax payments, began this month. However, concerns and opposition persist among freelancers and small business owners.

With the Japan Rail Pass' drastic price increase in 2023, many travellers will look for alternatives during their trip to Japan. In this video we are going to take a lot at some of the best alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass. (japan-guide.com)

The western Japanese city of Nara known for its deer is investigating allegations that the animals have been abused. (NHK)

Japanese prices of semiconductor devices for data centers from U.S.-based Nvidia are skyrocketing on the weak yen, driving up costs for developers of generative AI. (Nikkei)

The number of truants at elementary and junior high schools in Japan has reached a new high of almost 300,000 students, and reported bullying cases in all schools at about 690,000 during the 2022 academic year.

Japanese weather officials say the very strong typhoon Koinu is likely to approach the Sakishima Islands in the southwestern prefecture of Okinawa on Wednesday. (NHK)

Japan has issued a safety warning to people visiting its mountains during autumn, telling them to watch out for bears. (straitstimes.com)

A trial combining artificial intelligence (AI) and reservation-based shared buses has commenced in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.

The Bank of Japan on Monday announced an extra bond-buying plan for this week as it strives to slow rising yields that are at the highest level in a decade. Bloomberg Economics' Taro Kimura shares his views on the central bank's move on Bloomberg Television. (Bloomberg)

Japan has cut off a lucrative $2-billion backchannel for used-car exports to Russia, Reuters reported Monday, citing trade data and market participants. (The Moscow Times)

Japan Post is marking Ohtani Shohei's homerun title in the American League this season by releasing a set of commemorative stamps and postcards. (NHK)

Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-meter-tall, four-wheeled robot that looks like ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ from the wildly popular Japanese animation series, and it can be yours for $3 million (Reuters)

The "Otsuna-kake Shinji" ritual, a tradition that has persisted for 1,300 years at the renowned Iwaya Shrine in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, often regarded as Japan's most ancient shrine, was held on Monday.

The Kyoto City University of Arts has completed a full relocation to the eastern side of JR Kyoto Station.