In a recent "2+2" meeting in Tokyo, Japanese and US foreign and defense ministers condemned China for attempting to reshape the international order for its own benefit.

A recent survey on corporate awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has revealed that the proportion of companies actively engaged in these efforts has reached an all-time high.

Japan advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's soccer competition at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Mali on the second day of the event, July 27. With this win, Japan has accumulated six points from two consecutive victories in Group D of the first round.

The Kawauchi Festival was celebrated Sunday on the Kozagawa River, which flows through Kushimoto and Kozagawa in Wakayama Prefecture.

Natsumi Tsunoda clinched Japan's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics, triumphing over Mongolia's B. Bavdorch in the women's judo 48kg final. This victory marks Japan's first gold in this weight category since 2004, when Ryoko Tani achieved the feat in Athens.

Tokyo's summer tradition, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, was held on Saturday night, drawing approximately 910,000 people to the Asakusa area, where strict security measures were enforced.

Recently, online sports betting has experienced tremendous growth in Japan.

Located at the very northern tip of Japan’s largest island of Honshu, the Shimokita Peninsula is one of the country’s most remote areas - home to spectacular ocean views, curious rock formations and Osorezan - or Fear Mountain - a sacred mountain set within an otherworldly volcanic landscape said to be the gateway to the afterlife. (japan-guide.com)

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has initiated the creation of guidelines for taking home leftovers as part of its efforts to reduce food waste. Restaurants are hopeful for clear directions on preventing food poisoning.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have announced the average life expectancy for Japanese people last year, with women having an average life expectancy of 87.14 years, and men 81.09 years, both about half a month higher than the previous year.

The 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris officially commenced with an opening ceremony held on the Seine River in the city center on the 26th (27th Japan time).

The impact of rising prices is being felt at summer festivals, with essential items like ice shavings and goldfish scooping seeing significant price increases.

Temp job matching service 'Timee' has gone public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange amidst increasing labor shortages and diversified work styles.

A video of Taro Yasufuku, a new announcer at TV Yamanashi, dancing in a suit has gone viral on social media, surpassing 1.7 million views.

Theft of air conditioner outdoor units has surged as Japan's heatwave continues, leaving some businesses unable to run critical cooling systems.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is facing a decline in the number of applicants, leading to concerns about future recruitment. In an effort to showcase the appeal of the profession, the department held a training event for students, featuring demonstrations by special police units.

In Japan, foreign tourists are flocking to unexpected locations, with some spots reporting that 90% of their visitors are from overseas. A closer look reveals why these places, often unnoticed by locals, are drawing such attention.

Starting in October, the Japanese government will introduce a new support measure aimed at addressing the logistics industry's labor shortage, known as the "2024 Problem," by offering up to 5 yen in points per delivery for using services like "Leave Delivery," where packages are left at the door.

"Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance" is an all-new original animation composed of six 30-minute episodes focusing on the European front of the One Year War, which was the setting of the first Gundam series, 'Mobile Suit Gundam.'

Japan's northern Akita Prefecture experienced a torrential deluge Friday, causing major flooding and the collapse of a bridge in Kamikoani Village.

A Japanese man has been detained at a Thai airport for attempting to smuggle over 200 more scorpions, spiders, and other insects than he declared.

A manager of a men's concept cafe in Tokyo's Akihabara district has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act by introducing female customers to illegal men's massage parlors to pay off high bills.

A dinosaur fossil found in a stratum dating back approximately 110 million years (Early Cretaceous) in Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, has been identified as a new genus and species of the small carnivorous dinosaur family Troodontidae, which is closely related to birds.

A massive mural of siblings Hifumi and Uta Abe, who are set to compete in judo at the Paris Olympics and aim for consecutive gold medals, was unveiled on July 26 in their hometown of Kobe.

A hidden omakase sushi spot in one of Tokyo's most heavily trafficked hubs, that’s delicious and traditional, yet modern, young and tourist-friendly. That's Sushi Hajime. (Japan by Food)