Japan's parliament enacted a bill Wednesday permitting courts to approve the placing of GPS monitors on suspects to prevent international bail jumping, a move spurred by multiple cases such as the high-profile escape of former Nissan Motor CEO Carlos Ghosn. (Nikkei)

A controversial bill to amend Japan's immigration rules is one step closer to becoming law. Supporters say it will help end long detentions for asylum seekers. Others call the proposal inhumane. (NHK)

Japanese police said a schoolboy was stabbed in the chest as he stepped out of his house to go to school Wednesday in a residential area of downtown Tokyo. A suspect was arrested at the scene. (wgmd.com)

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers evaluate the nutritional intake of "Cinderella-weight" women in Japan. (news-medical.net)

Real wages in Japan have fallen year over year for the 12th straight month, as rising consumer prices continued to eat into workers' earnings. (NHK)

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is responsible for 90% of primary liver cancers worldwide. It is most often diagnosed in people who drink excessive amounts of alcohol or have long-term liver disease from hepatitis B or C infections. (managedhealthcareexecutive.com)

A coffee can exploded Monday afternoon near a ticket vending machine at a train station in Tokyo, injuring a woman in her 20s who was nearby, authorities said. (Japan Today)

Japan's downgrade on Monday of the legal status of COVID-19 will likely deliver the Japanese economy a 4.2 trillion yen boost, driven in part by an increase in the number of inbound tourists, according to an estimate by a private sector economist. (Japan Today)

From hot drinks and snacks to umbrellas and even underwear, Japanese vending machines truly have it all. (Japan by Food)

Nowadays, more and more Japanese are skeptical about the compulsory English classes in schools. Is that really necessary for us? In this video, let me share both sides of the argument in Japan. (The Japan Reporter)

Four individuals were arrested in Tokyo on Monday after they broke into a high-end watch store in the Ginza district, stealing items worth over $740,000, according to local media. (bolnews.com)

What do the longest living humans on the planet know that we don't? Doctor of scientists and dieticians have been looking for the secrets of longevity for centuries and in that process we've now uncovered healthier ways of living, cured diseases and technology has given us virtually everything we'd ever want at our fingertips. (Yes Theory)

An entertainment industry group in Japan is calling on the government to protect the rights and activities of artists in response to the growing amount of content generated by artificial intelligence. (NHK)

Takoyaki, which means "grilled octopus" in Japanese, is a snack of meat (often but not necessarily octopus), aromatics such as ginger and garlic, and dough dipped in batter and griddled in pans with hemispherical molds - sort of like deep waffle irons or traditional Yorkshire pudding molds. (NRN)

Japan's most extreme Eastern point isn't where you'd expect. We journey 1,000km across frozen landscapes by ice breaker ship, steam trains and sleds to a truly unexplored region of Japan. (Abroad in Japan)

Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Soichi's Beloved Pet". Meow! (Netflix Anime)

When visiting Hiroshima, it is a MUST to visit the incredible island of Miyajima, known as the 'Island Where God Lives'. (Alina Mcleod)

In this video, we take a look at the eleven scenes most often performed from the epic jidaimono play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura ("Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees"). (Kabuki In-Depth)

Australia on Saturday returned to Japan four sets of indigenous Ainu remains, more than 80 years since they were sent to the Pacific nation for research purposes. (Japan Today)

Warren Buffet said he is more comfortable with Berkshire Hathaway Inc deploying capital in Japan than Taiwan, reflecting the growing tensions between the United States and China. (The Standard)

Corporate involvement in agriculture is growing in Japan. The number of companies in the sector increased 30% over the five years through 2022, accounting for roughly 40% of domestic sales. (Nikkei)

A giant panda and two of his offspring that have spent years at a Japanese theme park made their first appearance in a video after they left for China in February. (NHK)

Japan's demographic decline has emerged as an existential threat to the country's universities for women, forcing them to consider options ranging from accepting male students to offering new technology-oriented majors in their struggle to maintain enrollment. (Nikkei)

Japanese Korokke (コロッケ) is a very popular snack or side dish in Japan. It is a deep-fried mashed potato that is typically mixed with seasoned minced meat. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. (Kitchen Princess Bamboo)

The leaders of South Korea and Japan struck a chord of unity at a rare summit where the US allies agreed to cooperate on North Korea and implement a deal meant to heal a rift stemming from their troubled histories. (The Star)