Japan's health minister Takemi Keizo says he intends to soon ban an unregulated cannabis-like substance after it was detected in candy sold in Tokyo. (NHK)

It is time to have a look at act IX of Kanadehon Chūshingura, an important scene that takes place at Yuranosuke's retreat in Yamashina, and which gives a tragic conclusion to the plot lines involving Kakogawa Honzō and his family. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Checking out the first weekend of the Christmas lights in both Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills. (VIRTUAL JAPAN)

The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says it finished the third round of the treated and diluted water discharge into the sea as planned. (NHK)

Tokyo has begun to attract businesses again as office rents continue to fall and companies' need for in-person meetings grows after the COVID pandemic. (Nikkei)

Daisaku Ikeda, a former leader of Japan's influential Buddhist group Soka Gakkai, has died at the age of 95. (AOL)

A far-right activist has been arrested and charged with assault after crashing a car into a barrier near the Israeli Embassy on Thursday, with a riot police officer suffering three broken fingers and a near-severed little finger.

The introduction of platform doors at Nishimagome Station on the Toei Asakusa Line marks the completion of platform door installation across all Tokyo Metropolitan Government-managed subway stations.

Japan's largest projection mapping event was launched Saturday night on the sandy beaches of Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo.

Japan has long managed to keep its streets spotless despite having no trash cans in sight, but cities are now turning to “smart” bins as tourist numbers — and the amount of garbage — surges. (taipeitimes.com)

A black box that moves like a cable car: this is the 'aerial delivery robot' developed by Panasonic and Tokyu as a new delivery infrastructure for suburban residential areas grappling with an aging population.

Discover the best essential and classic contemporary Japanese menswear fashion brands handpicked by Reggie Casual. (THE CASUAL)

In Japan she is called an Okami, the head lady in charge of the restaurant, in this case a Japanese Izakaya. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Edogawa Ward in Tokyo, which has the highest incidence of bicycle thefts in the city, announced the installation of 80 surveillance cameras in bicycle parking areas at private condominiums and other locations.

We are exploring the Harajuku, this is one of the most kawaii areas of Tokyo Japan. But before we get to the cute stuff we’ll explore the beautiful and historic Meiji shrine. (Ordinary Adventures)

Honda is set to launch an unmanned autonomous taxi service in Tokyo's Odaiba area in about two years.

Learn how to make Yakiniku Onigirazu, Japanese Beef Onigiri-ish rice sandwich. (TOKYO KITCHEN)

Japan Airlines is moving into the development of an electric-powered vehicle that glides several meters over water on a cushion of air for carbon-free transportation. (Nikkei)

Japan's space agency says it aims to make a second attempt to launch the country's new flagship H3 rocket by the end of next March. (NHK)

Japan's health ministry said on Friday it agreed to buy 1.4 million doses of Daiichi Sankyo's updated COVID-19 vaccine. (Reuters)

The sudden shutdown of Hoyu, a company managing school lunch programs, in September has had widespread effects, as school meal providers nationwide face critical losses.

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke has issued a comment after being given a suspended sentence on Friday. (NHK)

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s inaugural two-day visit to Malaysia heralded a new strategic bulwark of defence and security criticality. (eurasiareview.com)

From Kyoto’s aromatic style to the crisp, umami-rich brews of Hyogo, Japan’s national drink comes in many regional variations. Here are three of the key prefectures to visit for a taste of the country’s finest. (National Geographic)

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) reported that travelers to Japan passed the record for October set in 2019! That’s a huge accomplishment for several reasons which we will discuss today - in Tokyo’s November rain. (ONLY in JAPAN)