PayPay, a leading payment app company, announced that it has obtained approval from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to act as a provider of digital salary payments. Starting with September’s payroll, PayPay will offer this service to employees of 10 companies within the SoftBank Group who choose to opt-in.

An earthquake struck southern Miyazaki on Thursday at around 4:43 PM, with the epicenter in Hyuga-nada, at a depth of 30 kilometers. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.1.

In 1822, Japanese officials searched a town in Musashi Province, looking for illegal prostitution. They found 21 serving girls who served more than just matcha tea, 18 of them came from one province that we'll talk about later, and most of those from one city. (Linfamy)

The Nikkei 225 index surged and the yen weakened in the foreign exchange market after the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) expressed a negative stance on additional rate hikes amid ongoing market volatility.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake, registering a maximum intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale, struck Miyazaki at 4:43 PM on August 8th. The epicenter was in Hyuganada, with a depth of 30 kilometers. Here is footage captured from a helicopter flying over Miyazaki Prefecture.

Shigeru Matsuzaki, a renowned Japanese singer, has gained significant popularity in Korea, shedding light on the intricate history and current dynamics between the two nations.

A unique spot where visitors can taste freshly made mentaiko is 'Mentai Park', operated by the renowned mentaiko specialist 'Kanefuku,' Japan's first mentaiko-themed amusement park.

Seven ambassadors to Japan, including those from the United States, will not attend the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 9th due to the exclusion of the Israeli ambassador.

NTT Data, a major IT company in Japan, is entering the capsule hotel business with a new initiative to analyze guests' sleep data.

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium captured the rare moment of a 'Black Manta' giving birth on August 5, an event seldom seen worldwide. While typical mantas have white bellies, this newborn is an entirely black specimen, a rarity.

An earthquake struck southern Miyazaki on Thursday at around 4:43 PM, with the epicenter in Hyuga-nada, at a depth of 30 kilometers. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.1.

The average summer bonus for major companies this year has exceeded 940,000 yen, marking the second highest level on record.

Yuki introduces the topic of Japan's notorious "black companies," which exploit workers with low wages and unpaid overtime. However, she delves into an even darker side of exploitation that targets the most vulnerable populations, such as homeless individuals, welfare recipients, and those in debt. (Dark side of Japan Yuki)

The Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to the Kansai region has proposed three potential sites for a new station in Kyoto: beneath JR Kyoto Station with an east-west alignment, beneath the south side of Kyoto Station with a north-south alignment, and near JR Katsuragawa Station.

The stock market and yen have experienced intense fluctuations in recent days, leading to mixed opinions on whether to buy or sell.

Kenichiro Fumita won the gold medal in the men's Greco-Roman 60kg wrestling category at the Paris Olympics, defeating China's Li Guo Cao, claiming Japan's first gold in Greco-Roman wrestling since 1984.

A woman in her 50s reported to the police that her family was struck by lightning near the ninth station of Mt. Fuji on Monday.

A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a series of nine suspicious fires in Saitama.

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike suffered a knee fracture during a ceremonial first pitch at a professional baseball game held at Jingu Stadium on August 6th and will be working remotely for the foreseeable future.

Online casinos have been a hot topic in Japan recently, especially with the arrest of some Youtubers involved in promoting these platforms.

Naori said she did not consider herself to be in a relationship with Jun. This was because she felt uncomfortable with Rumi's breakup and Jun's confession. Naori then told Jun that the next steps were up to him.

A young boy who takes Hamamatsu city bus to and from elementary school was left to walk home in the scorching heat after a bus driver demanded an apology for an 80-yen fare shortage.

Dramatic dashcam footage has captured a 30-meter crane collapsing in Sapporo's Shiroishi Ward, with the arm tilting towards the road, snapping in the middle, and falling over at a new hospital construction site.

In 2024, Japan continues to celebrate a rich tapestry of cultural traditions and modern hobbies that reflect its unique blend of historical heritage and contemporary innovation.

Niconico, the video-sharing service, has fully resumed operations after being offline for nearly two months due to a cyberattack.