As part of US-led efforts to stop China from creating high-end semiconductors suitable for military applications, Japan's curbs on the export of advanced chip-making equipment went into effect on Sunday, Kyodo news reported. (devdiscourse.com)

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will introduce a new cutting-edge supercomputer through its affiliated laboratory to support the development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in Japan, Nikkei has learned. (Nikkei)

A major Japanese newspaper came out with a survey finding that the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is rapidly losing support of the public in the country. The public support of the Prime Minister Kishida's cabinet fell by nearly 20 points to 28% in the last two months. (WION)

The practice of imposing municipal accommodation taxes on hotel guests has been spreading across Japan as popular tourist areas look to generate funds to use in promoting themselves to travelers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kyodo)

Getting away from Japan's tourist spots we see a side to Japan that we never knew existed. (TREAD the globe)

Three people were hurt in a knife attack on a train in western Japan on Sunday, with police saying they had arrested a man for allegedly carrying out the stabbings. (AFP)

Japan is a country that welcomes solo activities. So much so that there’s a term for it–ohitorisama (おひとりさま)–meaning ‘lone customer’. Restaurants, cafes, bars, and beyond, cater to parties of one, and we’re here to show you three of the best if you find yourself so inclined. (Japan by Food)

Japanese football fans have continued their much-admired tradition of cleaning up after themselves in stadiums once a game has finished. (indy100)

This is how soft drink has been made for centuries on farms here in rural Japan and the practice is still going strong here. (Real Rural Japan)

Police have arrested three men, including a 55-year-old man, on suspicion of discarding a body in a suitcase at an abandoned golf course in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Three schoolgirls drowned in a river in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Friday while swimming on the first day of their summer vacation, local authorities said. (Kyodo)

A wild deer has caused a commotion in downtown Sapporo where the animal evaded the capture of authorities and escaped into a residential area.

Fujitsu is trialling its new dog office until the end of the year at its building in Kawasaki, about a half an hour by train from central Tokyo, as a way to improve employee well-being and productivity. (Bloomberg)

Japan is home to an incredible clash of cultures with modern technology living side by side with traditional values. (newsonjapan.com)

In this episode on Tekniq, we explore the preparation process of unique bakery products from two different parts of the world, like from Japan to India. (TEKNIQ)

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday. (observerbd.com)

Some nations too often consider Japanese national teams as underdogs in major sporting events. (newsonjapan.com)

Japanese universities continue to struggle in the World University Rankings, with only two establishments making the top 100 in 2023. (The Japan News)

NTT and researchers with the Tokyo Institute of Technology announced the successful demonstration of a phased-array transmitter module to enable instantaneous ultra-high capacity data transmission to mobile receivers. (rcrwireless.com)

Japanese weather officials said on Saturday that the rainy season appears to be over in Tokyo and surrounding areas as well as the northeastern Tohoku region. (NHK)

Whenever a new Japanese lure or technique hits the American market, it seems as if you can never find those lures. In this video we will discuss this with famous lure designer Kenta Kimura. (BassFishingHQ)

Takashi from Japan interviews English teachers in Japan, including someone who is working in a public school, an eikaiwa school, and someone who has their own English teaching company. (TAKASHii from Japan)

If you're a foreigner don't worry, all those rules won't apply to you. But if you're Japanese woooooooooo it'll be tough (Sora The Troll)

Currency fluctuations play a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape of nations worldwide. As one of the world's leading economies, Japan's financial health is deeply intertwined with the fluctuation of its currency, the Japanese Yen. (newsonjapan.com)

Bitcoin has found a new home in Japan. Since the Federal Reserve (Fed) began its aggressive interest rate hike campaign in March 2022, the Japanese yen has significantly depreciated. (cryptopolitan.com)