From breathtaking alpine landscapes to glorious architectural masterpieces, Austria's beauty is as much in its natural wonders as it is in its vibrant cities. (newsonjapan.com)

Will China soon resemble the Japan of the 1990s analysts at JP Morgan definitely feel that way. (WION)

Takachiho in Japan will add a fresh dimension to the fight for the King Kahekili trophies. The flowing waters beneath the Takachiho Gorge, deep into the mountains of Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu, set a scene that has to be seen to be believed. (Red Bull Cliff Diving)

You might know Japan's bustling cities and rich culture, but let me take you on an adventure into the incredible Japanese wilderness as we search for beautiful snakes and supersized spiders! (The Wild Report)

Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Masatoshi Akimoto resigned as parliamentary vice foreign minister Friday amid allegations he received bribes amounting to tens of millions of yen from a wind power company. (Kyodo)

Young activists in Japan have launched a petition urging the distributors of hit movies "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to disavow the "Barbenheimer" hashtag referring to both films online amid controversy over memes involving atomic bomb images. (Kyodo)

The operator of a major conveyer belt sushi chain has dropped its damages suit against a teenager who was filmed in a viral video licking a soy sauce bottle at one of its restaurants, according to the company. (Japan Today)

Exhibitor of the 9th Extreme Heat Countermeasures Exhibition demonstrates the concept of a one-piece dress with integrated fans (AP)

The Japanese word ‘bushidō’ simply means ‘the way of the warrior,’ and gained traction through Nitobe Inazō’s seminal work Bushido: The Soul of Japan of 1899. (Royal Armouries)

One of Japan's most famous and historically significant buildings, Todaiji Temple, has been vandalized with graffiti resembling a cat.

Updates about the Ghibli Park, summer pool party events, a meccha giant robot art exhibition, a garden event at Shibuya Sky, new trains around Japan including the new Spacia X to Nikko, Pokemon events... (Cakes with Faces)

Japanese airline company All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced its new international brand, "AirJapan," will begin its first service on February 9th next year on the Narita-Bangkok route.

One of Japan's biggest summer festivals kicked off in the northeast city of Aomori on Wednesday. The annual event is being held without coronavirus restrictions for the first time in four years. (NHK)

Osaka is one of the most fun places you'll visit in country, and also one of the most delicious; Called the KITCHEN of Japan this city is a must visit location on any Japan Trip. ( Inaka Adventure)

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Group says it's teaming up with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The aim is to develop new services that utilize artificial intelligence. (NHK)

A six-year-old boy ran to his neighbor’s house on Monday morning, saying his parents were lying on the floor at home and wouldn’t wake up, in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. (Japan Today)

In the world of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), Aave has emerged as a pioneer in providing users with innovative lending and borrowing solutions. (newsonjapan.com)

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of Binance Japan, a dedicated platform for Japanese residents. (cryptobriefing.com)

Japan has had the hottest July since the country's weather officials began taking data in 1898. (NHK)

A 26-year-old man was bitten by a dolphin while swimming at Takasu beach in Fukui Prefecture on Tuesday, the latest in a series of similar incidents at Fukui beaches this summer. (Japan Today)

Three years before the Olympics began in 2021, Tokyo was already developing the national image it would display as the world looked on. (timesofisrael.com)

The results of a nationwide survey targeting about 2 million elementary and junior high school students have been announced, revealing that the number of books at home is related to the ability of students to provide correct answers.

Japan's Toyota Motor has unveiled its new Land Cruiser models, including the series' first hybrid type. The move reflects the global auto giant's carbon neutrality strategy to avoid solely focusing on electric vehicles. (NHK)

Warner Bros. has apologized for engaging in "Barbienheimer" social media marketing after the company's Japanese branch posted a statement criticizing the headquarters for feeding into the craze online. (salon)

Whether you enter the big green pipe to Super Nintendo World, or want to rummage through rare games in Tokyo’s Electric Town, Japan is a video game paradise (The Guardian)