Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who was born in Oita Prefecture and served as the 81st Prime Minister in 1994, will celebrate his 100th birthday on the 3rd of next month.

As the Nikkei reaches historic highs, investors are reminiscent of the last time the market reached such dizzy heights in 1989, the end of an era as Heisei began, marked by the emergence of the Recruit scandal, considered the largest corruption scandal in the post-war era, leading to the formation of a new government led by Prime Minister Takeshita.

About half of elementary school students are experiencing symptoms of hay fever, with approximately one-fourth finding it difficult to concentrate on their studies, according to a survey conducted by Rohto Pharmaceutical.

In the latest episode of "Talking Queens" on Fuji TV, aired on February 22nd, three members of the seven-piece male idol group Travis Japan made an appearance and candidly shared their unique perspectives on love.

Despite Friday being the coldest day of the season, Ueno Park was bustling with activity for the outdoor event "SAMURAI Fest 2024," where visitors can experience samurai culture by wearing armor and indulge in Japanese culture and food.

In Osaka, elementary school sumo wrestler Tanizawa faces his last tournament with intense determination, hoping to leave with no regrets. As he aims for victory, he reflects on his six years in sumo, knowing this will be his final chance to compete at this level.

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC's first factory in Japan is set to open today, February 24, in Kumamoto Prefecture.

The synopsis for Episode 1095 of the anime "ONE PIECE," titled "The Genius Minds: The Six Vegapunks!" which is scheduled to air at 9:30 AM on Sunday, February 25th, has been revealed.

The first day of the three-day weekend on February 23rd saw Tokyo's city center experiencing its coldest day of the season with a high of just 4C. Tourist spots are beginning to see snow accumulation.

His Majesty the Emperor of Japan is celebrating his 64th birthday on Friday, February 23. Prior to his birthday, His Majesty held a press conference at the Imperial Palace, where he expressed deep sorrow for the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day.

When people drink alcohol, it can often loosen their inhibitions, leading to a more honest and open expression of feelings. Here, we explore what men find adorable or off-putting about the way women handle their alcohol.

The J1 League kicked off Friday, with eyes not only on the title race between accomplished teams such as the defending champions Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F. Marinos but also on the performance of newly promoted teams like FC Machida Zelvia and Tokyo Verdy, which is making a return to J1 after 16 years.

Tsuyoshi Domoto of KinKi Kids has announced his departure from his agency, SMILE-UP.

Mio Matsuda, winner of the "Miss Young Magazine" title in the "Miss Magazine 2023" contest, appeared in the "Miss Maga's Asobiba! Retro Gravure" feature on "Yanmaga Web," which was released on Thursday, showcasing her stunning physique.

Ahead of her upcoming role at the Japanese Red Cross Society starting in April, Princess Aiko joined the public festivities to honor the Emperor's birthday, making a notable appearance standing in the second row and waving with a smile.

A time-saving and simple method to make "boiled eggs" with just a small amount of water has become a topic of discussion. Have you heard of the "no-boil boiled egg"?

While mid-winter weather has again descended on the Kanto region of Japan, with some areas now covered in snow, cherry blossom spots are already reaching their peak just before the three-day weekend starting on February 23.

On the 22nd of this month, the Nikkei Stock Average reached a new all-time high, surpassing the peak of the bubble period in 1989. While some view this as a sign of optimism towards Japanese companies, others point out that it does not reflect the actual state of the economy. The focus now is on whether stock prices will continue to rise and whether companies can achieve growth that justifies their stock valuations.

International actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who starred in and produced Hollywood blockbuster "SHOGUN," held a hit-prayer event on Tuesday at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, with the movie's main cast and production team in attendance.

KDDI and Toyota Motor Corporation announced on the 20th that they have developed a technology that uses AI to analyze and visualize high-risk traffic areas on maps.

Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, who has been residing on the International Space Station (ISS) since last year, reflected on the experiments he has conducted, stating, "It was an environment where we could test for future human missions to the Moon and beyond."

"Debt Completely Forgiven!? – such advertisements, implying that anyone can reduce their debt, are familiar to many.

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan are making arrangements to visit Ishikawa Prefecture late next month to console the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

The first-ever discussion between the executives of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito has been held on whether to allow the export of defense equipment, including the "next-generation fighter jet" being developed by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy, to third countries.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, a major non-life insurance company, will offer the industry's first insurance for frozen eggs starting in April.