A man who barricaded himself in a hotel near Uguisudani Station in Tokyo on Friday morning was arrested by police at around 11:25 AM on charges of kidnapping a woman.

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McDonald's Japan is set to raise prices again on one-third of its menu, including the iconic Big Mac.

Kick Streamer 'Johnny Somali' has been slapped with a 200,000 yen fine for obstructing business by broadcast loud music from his phone in a gyudon restaurant in Osaka.

In a fraud case involving investment in cryptocurrency through OZ Project, a man who played a role in managing the assets faces a five-year prison sentence.

Foundations are being laid for an 18-story, 84-meter tower in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, set to become the tallest wooden building in Japan, embracing the shift towards sustainable construction.

Economists say the major earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day will deal a heavy blow to the country's GDP. They estimate the economic impact to run into the hundreds of millions of dollars and say the figure could rise as the full extent of the damage becomes clear. (NHK)

Seven-Eleven Japan is tantalizing taste buds with a fresh lineup of strawberry-themed desserts, available this week.

The National Police Agency of Japan has announced plans to implement several projects incorporating advanced technology into police operations, including a pilot program utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for fingerprint identification.

Japanese singer Jiro Kanmuri has died of heart failure at the age of 79 after undergoing long-term treatment due to poor health.

NHK reports that in an effort to realize sustainable practices, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan has announced that, starting from April this year, it will promote practices that reduce environmental impact by including the minimal use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers as a requirement for receiving certain subsidies to farmers.

A survey conducted by an association of obstetricians and gynecologists has revealed that the number of pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis last year was over 370, a figure more than three times higher than that of a survey conducted eight years ago.

The central and Tokyo Metropolitan governments on Wednesday appealed a court ruling ordering them to pay damages to executives at a chemical machine maker. The court said investigations into suspected illegal exports by the firm were unlawful. (NHK)

Suzuki has announced plans to invest over 600 billion yen in India to build a new factory capable of producing 1 million vehicles annually in a move to shore up its current 40% market share amid keen competition from Korea.

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo and GU, will provide 100,000 items of winter clothing including down jackets to the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Acclaimed Japanese enka singer Aki Yashiro, known for hits like "Funauta," has passed away at the age of 73.

A 41-year-old YouTuber known as 'Tokorozawa Tyson' has been arrested for allegedly threatening an acquaintance.

The "Population Strategy Council," comprised of private sector experts, published a recommendation on Tuesday suggesting that Japan should aim to be a nation with a total population of 80 million by the year 2100.

Pocket Pair has announced the release of their latest open-world survival craft game, "Palworld." Along with the release date announcement, a new trailer has been unveiled.

Real wages for wokers in Japan decreased by 3% last November year-on-year, marking a continuous decline for 20 months.

For the second consecutive day, stock prices have reached a post-bubble record high, surpassing 34,000, boosted by the expansion of the NISA tax-advantaged investment program for individual investors.

Over the past year, the consumer price index in Tokyo's 23 wards rose by 3.0% compared to the previous year, marking the highest increase in 41 years.

JR East is set to launch a weekday-only unlimited Shinkansen pass for 10,000 yen starting this Sunday.

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