The Osaka City Science Museum is set to reopen on August 1 after its first major renovation in 35 years.

The Hachinohe Sansha Festival, which boasts a history of approximately 300 years and is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, began on July 31 in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.

Japan's three major banks announced on Wednesday that they will increase the interest rate on ordinary deposits from the current 0.02% to 0.1%, a fivefold increase. Resona Bank is also planning to announce a similar increase soon.

The Bank of Japan has taken a big step to exit its monetary easing measures. The central bank has decided to raise its short-term interest rate again this year, to around 0.25 percent from roughly 0 to 0.1 percent. (NHK)

Living in Japan in 2024 on an average salary can seem to be challenging. Here is the reality of it with saving tips if you are already in Japan. (GaijinPot)

A fire at a shopping center in Koshi City, Kumamoto, earlier this month has been traced to a child under 14 playing with fire.

Takashi Nagase (30) won the gold medal in the men's 81kg judo category on the fifth day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first in Olympic history to achieve back-to-back victories in this weight class.

A Japanese company has unveiled groundbreaking footage capturing a close-up of space junk for the first time, with debris from an H2A rocket launched in 2009.

Japan secured a top spot in Group D of the men's soccer first-stage league on the fifth day of the Paris Olympics, July 30. The team achieved this with a 1-0 victory over Israel, marking their third consecutive win. In the quarterfinals, Japan will face Spain, the second-place team from Group C.

Japanese horror manga 'Tomie,' released nearly 40 years ago, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among young women in South Korea.

Tokyo Disneyland's beloved attraction, Space Mountain, which has been a staple since the park's opening over 40 years ago, made its last run on Wednesday, July 31.

Toyota Motor Group has announced its sales figures for the first half of this year. While overseas sales reached a record high, domestic sales fell by more than 30% due to repeated certification fraud issues.

A man wanted for the murder of three family members in Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, has been apprehended in Tottori City.

A bear and its cubs were filmed relaxing in a river in Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture, a popular hiking destination, showing no fear of humans. The photographer, originally there to capture bird photos, encountered the bears unexpectedly.

Awaji Island, approaching 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake next year, is experiencing a remarkable revival. Once designated as a 'disappearing city' due to its ongoing population decline and extensive damage, the island is now 'boiling' with activity.

An emergency call was made on Monday evening at around 6 PM, reporting the sound of a child's voice coming from a manhole in Koshigoe Fishing Port, Kamakura.

As the world moves towards a more crypto-friendly future, seeing e-commerce giants making crypto accessible to all is a big relief for those in the crypto market.

Former rock star Koichi Nakamura of JAYWALK fame stars alongside Harumi in the upcoming movie 'Hajimari no Hi,' dazzling audiences with her incredible voice.

The Fair Trade Commission has launched an on-site investigation into the Japanese subsidiary of the American motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson, suspecting it of imposing excessive sales quotas on its dealers in violation of antitrust laws.

Police are on the hunt for a 27-year-old man wanted for the murder of three family members, stabbed to death in the abdomen and chest, according to investigators.

Hitachi has announced a groundbreaking advancement in technology to detect whether a document was created by generative AI, employing a world-first "triple electronic watermark" system aimed at preventing the spread of fake information.

At the recent US-Japan 2+2 meeting, discussions focused on Japan's national security, particularly in the context of war and disaster responses.

Team Japan continues to add to an impressive haul of medals at the Paris Olympic Games. The latest is gold in the men's gymnastics team event. (NHK)

Japan's Horigome Yuto has won gold in men's street skateboarding at the Paris Games. It's his second straight Olympic gold in the event. (NHK)

Rakuten Group has announced that it will postpone the restructuring of its financial business to January 2025. Initially, the target was set for October 2024.