Japanese police have arrested 25 suspected members of a fraud ring onboard an aircraft bringing them back to Japan from Cambodia. (NHK)

Government sources say Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio does not intend to dissolve the Lower House this year. Kishida intends to focus on economic measures to tackle rising prices for the time being. (NHK)

Japan has posted a record current account surplus for the first six months of the fiscal year. The figure came in at 12.7 trillion yen, or about 84 billion dollars, in the black amid cheaper energy imports and rate hikes abroad. (NHK)

Japanese young women tend to prioritize authenticity in their purchasing preferences, based on a survey for this year's Trend Awards.

Software developer Fuji Soft said on Wednesday it will launch a tender offer to take private four listed subsidiaries in Japan for a total price of about 41 billion yen ($271.78 million). (MSN)

"Japan 4.0." suggests that even if Japan's population drops to less than half, to 50 million, it is possible to double wealth.

Japanese manufacturers' business confidence improved for the first time since August while service-sector mood rose for a second month, according to the Reuters Tankan poll, which also highlighted a challenging outlook amid a patchy economic recovery. (Reuters)

LINE Yahoo sales revenue has reached a record 871.7 billion yen, an increase of 11.1 percent year-on-year, thanks to increased revenue from media operations and a thriving travel business.

With the imminent release of the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2024," this report investigates the most satisfying gourmet food in the 1,000 yen range from popular restaurants that are expected to receive high praise this year as well.

Three men were found collapsed along a Tokyo riverbank in the early hours of Wednesday with head injuries, with one unconsciousness and in a critical condition.

Accor, the largest hospitality company in Europe operating hotels in 110 countries and regions, has announced it will open 23 hotels in Japan on April 1 next year.

A male university student in his 20s has been referred to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of defamation for allegedly posting on social media lewd images that he edited using AI technology from photos of a female track and field athlete.

More than 915 million yen in support was raised for the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, nine times the target amount, making it the highest ever crowdfunding campaign in Japan.

The University of Tokyo has issued a strong appeal to organisations to refrain from employing pressure tactics on job-hunting students, a practice that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as organisations scramble to secure talent amid a chronic labour shortage. (hrmasia.com)

Tokyo's rarest and most unique night views come from the maze of waterways that make up the city. And tokyo at night from the water is truly something special. (Tokyo Lens)

The sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, with its gleaming skyscrapers and neon lights, is not just an emblem of Japan's cultural might but also its financial prowess. (newsonjapan.com)

Yamato Holdings, a leading land transport company, has introduced a cargo-only aircraft set to begin operations next year.

In this video, we take a look at the tradition of tenren or "Imperial Appreciation" of kabuki, from the 1887 private performance for Emperor Meiji to the visit this October of Emperor Naruhito to the National Theatre. (Kabuki In-Depth)

A woman in her 20s was arrested early Sunday morning for attempting to kill a man with a knife on the streets of Kabukicho, Tokyo's entertainment district.

Arashiyama is located in the western part of Kyoto city, about 25-30 minutes by train from Kyoto station and it’s undoubtedly one of the area's more scenic spots, with timeless picturesque views throughout the seasons making it a go-to spot for many Japanese, families and couples alike. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Tourists coming to Japan are increasingly resorting to 'white number' taxis, which are reserved through an app before arriving, making Narita Airport a virtual "lawless zone for unlicensed taxis."

Three 'DJ SODA' fans accused of groping the South Korean idol have had criminal charges dropped following an a settlement without any monetary compensation.

A volcanic eruption off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands has created a new island.

Johnny Somali, an infamous nuisance streamer on Kick has been formally charged in Japan with "forcible obstruction of business". (nichegamer.com)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation will soon raise the interest rate on 10-year term deposits from the current 0.002% to 0.2%, a 100-fold increase, following a similar move by Mitsubishi UFJ.