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)

Japan will categorize coronavirus in the same group as seasonal influenza starting on Monday. (NHK)

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and Crown Prince Akishino attended King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday. (footwearnews.com)

Japan is open for travel again, but there are definitely some things that tourists do that FRUSTRATE Japanese people! (Mrs Eats)

Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Whispering Woman". (Netflix Anime)

How is the recovery in the Japanese Yen currency impacting the markets? The Henessy Japan Fund (HJPNX) has 35 holdings of Japanese companies that operate globally. (TD Ameritrade Network)

These are Japanese Kitchen Good or Japanese Kitchen Products that could possibly be useful for some people while other may not think they are useful. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Discover the story of an intricately carved boat whose history was lost until collaborative investigations with Japanese scholars revealed it to be a model of a Japanese festival float. (British Museum Events)

Police officer Agawa Daigo (Yuya Yagira) uncovers a horrifying truth about a rumor of a beautiful village where it is said that people are eaten. (Hulu)

Almost one in two young people in Japan have had suicidal thoughts, a Tokyo-based nongovernmental organization said in a survey, calling for greater public awareness to prevent suicide. (Kyodo)

Beneath the surface of sedate geisha teahouses and hushed shrines, Kyoto is a hotbed for legendary live music — here, Japan's most unique, riotous acts are set free in the city's underground clubs, grungy dive bars and historic cafes. (nationalgeographic.com)

Today we will focus on how to turn a very detailed picture into a sketch. Our reference is a street in Japan, which is so filled with small elements that it is simply scary to take on. (Watercolor Online with Michael Solovyev)

On a national holiday dedicated to children, the latest data shows Japan's child population has dropped for the 42nd straight year. (NHK)

Portfolio manager Dan Maguire joins host Thomas Mucha to discuss the massive economic and market implications of Japan's efforts to end deflation. (Wellington Management)

Japan imported a record 155.2 billion yen ($1.2 billion) worth of marine products from Russia in 2022, data from the Finance Ministry showed Friday, highlighting the country's continued reliance on Moscow for its seafood supply despite a deterioration of relations over the war in Ukraine. (Kyodo)

Wagyu literally means "Japanese cattle" but it generally refers to a type of premium beef. (Asianometry)

Over half of small and mid-sized companies in Japan plan to raise salaries this year amid a labour crunch and record inflation, according to a survey by the Japan Chamber of Commerce. (South China Morning Post)

Japan's Meteorological Agency is urging people affected by the strong earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture to remain vigilant against further threats to their safety. (NHK)

More details are coming in about an earthquake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast. (NHK)

Police in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Law after he shot an arrow from a homemade blowgun into a stray cat last week. (Japan Today)

A 25-year-old member of the riot police assigned to the prime minister's official residence has died after apparently shooting himself in a toilet on Friday morning. (Japan Today)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (May 4) warned of “uncertainty” around the direction of Japan’s monetary policy, saying a possible shift from ultra-low interest rates could have a significant impact on global financial markets. (Business Times)

Two-dimensional latte art has become commonplace at coffee shops and on Instagram. However, 3D latte art, with its cute little animals or exciting scenery, is still an interesting experience for many coffee fans. (Asia News)

Wednesday marked the 76th year since the Constitution came into effect. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as president of the Liberal Democratic Party, has expressed his willingness to revise the Constitution during his tenure as LDP leader through September next year. (Asia News)

Mahalo Terajima made his debut kabuki performance in Tokyo on May 1, 2023, becoming Japan’s first officially recognised dual national kabuki actor. (Dawn)