It is time to have a look at this September's kabuki performances, which will include 2 major show in Tokyo (Kabuki-za and National Theatre), 1 in Fukuoka (Hakata-za) and 1 in Kyoto (Minami-za). (Kabuki In-Depth)

The Tokyo Branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society has been forced to cancel an exhibition of AI-generated content marking the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake following outrage online claiming the subject matter was "fake news."

This time I stayed in the new wing of the Ueno branch of GRAN CUSTOMA, a hideaway internet cafÈ with sleeping bunks that come out of the wall inside the room! (At JAPAN)

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho, who has recently arrived from Africa, is hooked on 'Don Quijote'! See what favorite items she's buying in bulk! We also introduce Lesotho Kingdom cuisine and 'sacred dances' at the Ambassador's residence!

The design for the emblem of the "25th Summer Deaflympics," which will be held in Tokyo in 2025, has been decided.

A fire at a Chinese restaurant has caused mayhem on the streets of Tokyo as flames erupt from the 5th floor of a building near Ikebukuro Station.

A video recording of a person making an international call using Skype on the internet. During the video conversation between NY and Tokyo, the screen becomes distorted and something happens to the man's face on the NY side... (YABAI JAPAN HORROR)

Enoshima Island, near the old samurai capital of Kamakura, is a must-see for tourists visiting the area. (stripes.com)

Japan's economic landscape is one that has been shackled by deflation for a quarter of a century. But recent developments, including strong wage growth and a broadening trend of rising prices, have sparked hope of a potential turnaround. (WION)

Skyrocketing numbers of elderly without relatives are being exposed to predatory practices by private companies.

A group of people who say they were sexually abused by the founder and president of Japan's leading talent agency, Johnny & Associates, have sent a requests list to the agency that includes setting up a panel to pave the way for compensation. (NHK)

Hatsune Miku has always been 16 years old and worn long aqua ponytails. (wishtv.com)

A fire erupted from an electric bicycle's battery in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Thursday, causing momentary panic on the streets near Roppongi Hills.

Around 2.93 million foreigners were living in Japan as of the end of 2020, that's a record high propelled by a surge in technical trainees and overseas students.

Japanese immigration authorities say the number of foreign residents with "specified skilled worker" status has doubled from last year. (NHK)

Japan's economic output ran above full capacity in April-June for the first time in nearly four years, a government estimate showed, suggesting that conditions for ending its ultra-low interest rates could be falling into place. (kitco.com)

A cafe in Tokyo’s Harajuku district in Japan has introduced upright sleeping pods for customers needing to catch a few winks. Dubbed Giraffepod, the phone booth-sized pod allows users to nap while standing up, similar to giraffes. (South China Morning Post)

Kim Kardashian and North are sharing new snaps from their trip to Japan. (people.com)

The traditional practice of "drive hunting" for whales and dolphins in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, which has been carried on for many years, began on Friday.

Japan is arming itself like it never has before. The Defense Ministry has now asked for a nearly 12 percent budget increase this year, to finance the acquisition of warships and long range cruise missiles. (DW News)

The number of carpenters in Japan has decreased to less than one-third compared to 40 years ago, with concerns that labor shortages will hamper growth in the construction industry.

A former inspector of the Chiba Prefectural Police has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for charges including assaulting multiple women, with prosecutors describing the crimes as "malicious acts."

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida staged a televised disaster drill on Friday based on a fictional earthquake in the Tokyo region, as his country marked the centennial of the real-life 1923 Great Kanto Quake that killed more than 100,000 people. (usnews.com)

All four major Japanese banks will raise rates on 10-year fixed rate home loans from September, it was announced on Thursday.

Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. is selling department store chain Sogo & Seibu Co. to a U.S. investment fund, even as the union representing the company’s retail workers went on strike ahead of the announcement Thursday. It’s the first major walkout the country has seen in decades. (peoplesworld.org)