Before the war, large numbers of Japanese people immigrated to the Philippines and worked in the cultivation of hemp and other crops. Many of them married local Filipino women and started families. (TV Asahi)

A 60-year-old man was crushed to death on Monday under a shrine he was demolishing in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Nissan Motor has ramped up its electric vehicle strategy in Europe with a bold new target. It plans to sell only EVs there by 2030. (NHK)

This season's first auction of blowfish has been held in the western Japanese city of Shimonoseki, heralding the arrival of the traditional winter delicacy on the market. (NHK)

Bringing its own colorful dimension to Tokyo Game Show 2023, cosplay was on full display in front of halls 9-11 at Makuhari Messe. (JAPAN Forward)

A comprehensive excavation has commenced at the largely untouched "mysterious area" within the Yoshinogari Site, a complex Yayoi archaeological site in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.

Join Shizuka for a journey into the world of Hokkaido Hotate (Scallops) in Tokyo! (Japan by Food)

The Shikoku pilgrimage takes pilgrims to 88 sacred sites scattered across the island, covering a total distance of roughly 1,200 kilometers.

Kabuki is a Japanese traditional art perform that continues from hundreds years ago. During your visit to Japan, you can watch the Kabuki performance that are held in regular schedule in Tokyo's Kabukiza Theater. This video explain how you can get tickets and visit Tokyo's Kabukiza. (Tokyo Kenchan)

Japan is gearing up for a major transformation in the tourism industry, set to open its first integrated resorts (IRs) in 2030. (newsonjapan.com)

Japan's Imperial Household Agency says Princess Kako has tested positive for the coronavirus. (NHK)

A male reggae musician who goes by the name "CHEHON" has been arrested for possessing marijuana in Tokyo.

Singapore became the biggest investor in Japan's real estate sector this year, lured by the yen's weakness and growing demand in logistics and hospitality industries, according to Knight Frank. (Business Times)

An 18-year-old male high school student was arrested Monday after a random knife attack in a supermarket in Nagaoka City, Niigata, injuring 3 customers.

There are times when McDonald’s unexpectedly goes viral. Now, McDonald’s has gone viral again after releasing a “pro-family” propaganda advert in Japan. (dexerto.com)

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly assaulting a 24-year-old woman over a 20 minute period in an apartment they shared in Kashiwa City, Chiba, leading to her death.

Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie held a press conference Friday announcing a 'big experiment' for his recently purchased radio station 'CROSS FM' in Kitakyushu.

Fukuoka City has slapped four Chinese nationals with 50,000 yen fines for repeatedly swiping garbage bags containing aluminum cans without permission.

One of the most widely used language learning apps in the world, "Duolingo," continues to grow in Japan, with the number of users increasing fivefold over the past three years.

Max Verstappen is back to his winning ways. The two-time champion won the Japanese Grand Prix in dominant fashion, inching closer to his third consecutive title. (punditfeed.com)

The 'Rehabilitation Exhibition,' featuring furniture and everyday items produced by inmates in prisons, commenced Saturday in Fukuoka City, showcasing products known for their high-quality craftsmanship and affordable prices, carry the hope of preventing reoffending.

Katsuobushi (Japanese: 鰹節) is simmered, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna (sometimes referred to as bonito). It is also known as bonito flakes or broadly as okaka (おかか). (Noal Farm)

A wave of bridge nameplate thefts has swept across Shizuoka Prefecture, with 90 of the metal plates stolen so far this month.

A large-scale arena specifically for music events is set to open next week in Yokohama's bay district, near Tokyo. (NHK)

Double world champion Max Verstappen produced a superb performance to secure pole position in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. (The National)