An NPO survey revealed that 30% of single-parent families in Japan report having only two meals a day during the summer break. As prices continue to rise, securing adequate food for children has become a pressing issue.

The Japanese government held the first meeting of an expert panel, with legal framework in mind, to balance the promotion of technological development and the risks of spreading misinformation amid the rapid proliferation of AI.

Galaxy Glaze Gyokuhougama is a pottery workshop located in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, renowned for its unique "Galaxy Glaze" pottery, which resembles a starry sky. (Japanese Kitchen Tour)

The Japan High School Baseball Federation is considering changing high school baseball games from 9 innings to 7 innings to protect players from summer heat.

The Japanese Nikkei 225 experienced a historic drop on Friday, closing 2,216 points lower than the previous day at 35,909, following concerns over an economic downturn in the United States.

Sony PCL, a subsidiary of Sony Group involved in video content production, will hold an exhibition of advanced video technologies for creators over two days starting on August 1st.

The Asahikawa District Public Prosecutors Office on Friday indicted a 19-year-old unemployed woman living in Asahikawa City for murder and other charges related to the death of a high school girl in April of this year.

Summer homework, a hallmark of Japanese elementary school education, is undergoing significant changes. What are the latest trends in summer homework?

Two beaches in Wakayama Prefecture have been closed to swimming due to the presence of highly venomous jellyfish.

Japan has requested the extradition of Paul Watson, the former leader of the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, who was detained in Greenland last month on suspicion of interfering with Japanese whaling vessels.

In Kyoto’s Gion district, geiko and maiko are visiting those who have supported them as part of the tradition known as Hassaku.

Monks training in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, performed the 'Isaki-no-saotobi' (jumping from a beam at Isaki) ritual, diving into Lake Biwa from a pole 7 meters high.

The Nikkei started to plunge immediately after the market opened on Friday, August 2nd, with the drop of more than 2000 points, marking the largest decline this year.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has started using transparent panels for security during outdoor press conferences.

Prince Hisahito, along with Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visited the opening of the National High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival in Gifu Prefecture, where they toured the venue to view various art exhibits.

In different regions of the world, online gambling has become the main source of entertainment for many.

A demonstration of an AI-based weather prediction service was held at the construction site of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.

The Japanese yen surged to 149 per dollar on Wednesday following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy to raise interest rates to 0.25%.

An elderly man has died after his car plunged into a reservoir in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture.

The online gambling industry has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, evolving into a sophisticated and diverse sector that caters to millions of players worldwide.

Japan's women's soccer team defeated Nigeria 3-1 in the final match of the Group C preliminary round on the sixth day of the Paris Olympics, July 31. With two wins and one loss, earning six points, Japan secured a spot in the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament.

In the men's all-around gymnastics final at the Paris Olympics, 20-year-old Shinnosuke Oka secured a gold medal, marking Japan's fourth consecutive victory in this event.

The percentage of male corporate workers in Japan who took childcare leave hit a record high in fiscal 2023. (NHK)

Matsuyama Castle, which had been closed due to a landslide, fully reopened on Wednesday, welcoming tourists back for the first time in about three weeks.

The Honmaru-goten Palace of Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyoto, has completed its restoration work and will be open to the public for the first time in 18 years from September 1.