The latest video of Fantasy Springs, a new area at Tokyo DisneySea scheduled to open next spring, has been released.

A new type of discount store "Don Quijote", also called "Domise", has opened in Shibuya, Tokyo.

The number of students in elementary and junior high schools in Japan has reached an all-time low due to declining birthrates, a new survey reveals.

In anticipation of the resumption of traditional whale and dolphin hunts in Wakayama, the Maritime Safety Agency has been conducted training to thwart anti-whaling groups.

A bear called "OSO18" that attacked more than 60 cows in Hokkaido over the past four years was exterminated on Tuesday.

Shinzo Abe's long tenure as prime minister of Japan is notable for many reasons, but perhaps his most enduring achievements were made in the Diet where he led colleagues in passing several highly controversial bills sure to have an impact for many years to come. (East Asia Forum)

Japan has begun discharging more than 1m tonnes of tainted water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in a move that has move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan and sparked anger in nearby fishing communities. (The Guardian)

Chinese group tours are back in Japan but anyone banking on them arriving in droves and splashing around cash like they did before the pandemic is likely to be disappointed. (Reuters)

The Japanese government has announced a North Korean projectile likely flew over Japan's Okinawa Prefecture heading toward the Pacific Ocean. (NHK)

Tokyo Electric Power Company has started to release treated and diluted water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. (NHK)

Beer manufacturers across Japan are rolling out new products in anticipation of the alcohol tax revision slated for October.

Japan's education ministry plans to offer financial support to help schools attract new teachers. The move comes as fewer people want to enter the profession due to its long hours and heavy workload. (NHK)

Japanese weather officials forecast hot weather for much of Japan in the three months from September to November. (NHK)

Hong Kong will impose an indefinite ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures and publish the results of daily tests on other food from the country starting on Thursday, when Tokyo begins to discharge treated waste water from the Fukushima power plant. (South China Morning Post)

Income inequality is growing again in Japan and approaching a record level due to increase in the elderly and lower incomes among active workers, according to the results of a survey released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Narita airport, one of Tokyo's main international gateways, projects an image of efficiency and service characteristic of Japan's economic prominence. But beneath the surface, there is a long and troubled history of farmland being seized and lives being lost over the airport's construction and continued presence. (CBC News)

An Australian man has gone viral after he shared a clip of a Japanese police officer pulling him up over a frowned-upon act while he was walking the streets. (nypost.com)

A major Japanese convenience store chain has started selling frozen "onigiri" rice balls on a trial basis. The aim is to reduce the frequency of deliveries to its outlets. (NHK)

With his parents abroad, Kimihito Kurusu lived a quiet, unremarkable life alone until monster girls came crowding in! (Anime Explained)

Banned episodes are no rare occurrence in the world of television, including a Pokémon episode did indeed cause numerous desperate parents to run to the hospital with their children, many of which had lost consciousness due to seizures. (collider.com)

The Bank of Japan’s decades-long battle to generate inflation driven by growth in demand and wages appears to have received little assistance from the recent bout of global inflation. (Bloomberg)

Japan's Transport Ministry has abolished the requirement for taxi drivers to display their name and photograph in their vehicles, local media reported on Monday. (canindia.com)

As you delve into the potent and fast-paced world of finance, there's no denying Japan's prowess and pivotal role in the global setting. (newsonjapan.com)

Former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has indicated his intention to advance discussions within the party regarding the legalization of "ride-sharing" in Japan, where private individuals provide ride services similar to taxis using their own cars.

Let's Embark on a Captivating Journey into Ikebukuro's Anime Culture! (Japan by Food)