Japanese idol group Arashi has announced that it will officially end its group activities following a concert tour planned for around next spring.
Japan's creative sectors—spanning anime, gaming, architecture, and advertising—are globally renowned for their innovation and quality.
In the film Detchiage, a powerful courtroom drama unfolds around a man accused of unspeakable abuse, raising questions about truth, media manipulation, and public justice.
The newly established Hokkaido Valley Vision Council aims to create a 'Hokkaido version of Silicon Valley' by promoting development around next-generation semiconductor firm Rapidus and transforming the region from Tomakomai to Ishikari into a hub for advanced technology.
Japan has always supported innovation, and this is even more true in the digitalized age.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to establish a new online-only bank by the end of the next fiscal year, aiming to attract younger customers in an environment where interest-bearing deposits are gaining renewed importance.
Police have launched a public awareness campaign to warn local rice farmers about rampant thefts driven by soaring prices.
A 61-year-old woman was arrested and sent to prosecutors on May 4th in Togo, Aichi Prefecture, for allegedly throwing a bird carcass into her neighbor’s yard, in what police say was part of a long-running neighborhood dispute. Security footage captured the entire incident.
Japan’s top AI influencer, Takumi Ushii, appeared on the business interview program "1on1" to explain how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music creation.
A car plunged into the sea from a wharf in Hakodate Port, Hokkaido on May 4th, and an elderly man rescued from the vehicle was later confirmed dead.
In Japan’s urban housing market, real estate prices continue to rise, with the average price of a newly built condominium in Tokyo’s 23 wards exceeding 100 million yen in fiscal 2024.
A drunken man caused a disturbance at a popular ramen chain in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 2nd, kicking toward the kitchen area and shouting demands over a large serving he claimed he was denied.
A medical certificate, which is frequently a straightforward document, has several vital functions and is important. It mainly certifies a person's health and is essential in several circumstances, including school enrollment, employment applications, and even acquiring legal licenses.
Meme coins have become a hot topic in the crypto landscape, with their charm lying in their imagery as well as their inherent narrative.
A fire broke out before dawn at a ryokan in the Kinosaki Onsen hot spring district in Hyogo Prefecture, engulfing the building and spreading to nearby stores. While all guests were safely evacuated, a male employee was taken to hospital.
At least 24 mountain climbing accidents have occurred in Nagano Prefecture since the start of the Golden Week holidays in late April, resulting in four fatalities.
Head lice, small parasitic insects that feed on blood from the scalp, are once again spreading among children in Japan as physical contact increases following the COVID-19 pandemic. In Sapporo, where outbreaks have been reported in schools, local officials are urging caution.
Horse races at the Banei Racecourse in Obihiro, Hokkaido, have been canceled for the third consecutive week due to a widespread outbreak of equine influenza among racehorses.
Japan’s sports scene is undergoing a quiet revolution. A new wave of analysts, data enthusiasts, and online communities are changing how people watch and understand their favorite games.
A new wave of art experiences in Japan is captivating domestic and international audiences alike, blending cutting-edge technology with unexpected sources of creativity—including specialists in mathematics and architecture, and artists with disabilities.
A traditional tea maker in Kyoto is raising concerns over Chinese-made products being sold under the name "Uji matcha," a term long associated with premium green tea grown and produced in parts of Kyoto Prefecture.
In preparation for Kyoto’s Aoi Festival, one of the city’s three major festivals, the featured heroine known as the Saio-dai took part in a purification ritual called Gomiso-gi no Gi to cleanse herself before the main event.
A new form of e-commerce known as "live commerce" is rapidly gaining popularity in Japan, especially among housewives. Operated by Osaka-based startup Celest, the model uses social media livestreams to sell products in real time while interacting with viewers.
"Skype," once a symbol of digital communication, is set to end its service on May 5th, bringing to a close more than two decades of online calling history.
Japan’s child population has declined for the 44th consecutive year, reaching the lowest level since comparable records began in 1950, according to government estimates released ahead of Children's Day on May 5th.