Kazuhito Shiotsu (63) from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, saw his two-story home collapse in the earthquake.

A ceremony marking the start of collaboration between JR Freight, which handles cargo transportation by rail, and Nestle Japan, a food manufacturer dealing with products like coffee, was held on Wednesday afternoon, to mark the start of regular mid-distance transportation from Nestle's factory in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture to Osaka City in February, a first for Japan's food and beverage industry.

Tokyo's Nikkei surged over 800 yen on Thursday, closing at a record high, surpassing the record set in December 1989.

The operation of platform doors has begun at Oshiage Station on the Toei Asakusa Line, marking the completion of platform door installations at all Toei Subway stations.

Konami's "Power Pro" game series marks its 30th anniversary with the announcement of "Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025," set to be released in 2024.

An origami crane is created using a slender rod. The tip is pinched, and the folds are carefully made. The result is a paper crane, crafted with robot-like precision... with the accompanying video being viewed 9 million times!

Due to the effects of an unusually warm winter, the national dog sledding race, often referred to as "Koshien of Dogs," scheduled to be held in Hokkaido, has been canceled.

February 22nd is celebrated as "Cat Day" in Japan, with owners generously dishing out special treats for the nation's second most popular pet.

The first volume of Reiji Otake's "The Man Who Won't Divorce CASE2" was released on Tuesday, February 20, continuing the gripping tale of Jo Nagase, an actor at the pinnacle of both popularity and talent, who finds himself embroiled in a nasty scandal.

A panel of experts has compiled a draft report outlining key issues for the revision of the adult guardianship system, which is designed to manage the property and affairs of individuals with dementia and other conditions on their behalf.

A film director arrested for sexually assaulting a woman aspiring to be an actress under the guise of acting instruction reportedly told her that "sometimes you have to be naked to appear in movies," according to investigative sources.

As the new NISA and the current stock market boom fuel the investment fever among the younger generation, there's a growing voice suggesting that experience may be more valuable than financial investment at a young age.

Tanggal 22 Februari diperingati sebagai "Hari Kucing" di Jepang, dengan para pemiliknya yang dengan sukarela memberikan suguhan spesial untuk hewan peliharaan paling populer kedua di negara ini.

In this year's Shunto (spring wage negotiations), Honda and Mazda provided full responses to their labor unions on the 21st, marking the earliest responses among major automakers. Both companies plan to implement wage increases at a high level, and the focus is on whether this trend will spread further.

"Kastil Permen" seharga 270.000 yen, dengan lebar 2 meter dan tinggi 70 sentimeter, mulai dijual minggu ini, tetapi tidak lama kemudian terjual habis. "Saya berencana untuk membeli penyedot debu, tetapi..." Siapa orang yang membelinya?

The main store of Niku no Mansei, an iconic Western-style barbecue restaurant in Akihabara, has announced it will close next month.

The release date for the movie "Crayon Shin-chan: My Dinosaur Diary," based on the original work by Yoshito Usui, has been set for August 9, 2024. A 90-second trailer has also been released.

It is difficult to answer how to write a PhD thesis by yourself. It’s a very complex scientific study. But first, you need to determine the goal of your research.

Amid the Liberal Democratic Party's slush fund scandal, taxpayers are voicing their anger, leaving those working at tax filing offices bewildered.

With the classification of COVID-19 downgraded to Category 5, many families are considering travel during the first spring break since the change. However, due to rising prices and the influx of travelers, accommodation costs within Japan have also surged.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is showcasing its new supercomputer, which will come online from May 5th, to enhance the prediction accuracy of linear precipitation zones that cause heavy rainfall.

Japan's Kanto region is experiencing a sudden drop in temperature since yesterday's highs, with caution being advised for heavy rain in Western Japan and Ishikawa Prefecture.

Dengan adanya regulasi NISA terbaru dan popularitas yang meningkat di pasar saham saat ini, yang memicu minat besar dalam investasi di kalangan generasi muda, ada pendapat yang menyatakan bahwa pada usia muda, pengalaman mungkin memiliki nilai yang lebih tinggi daripada investasi finansial.

Hiroo Yano, the founder of the 100-yen shop chain Daiso, operated by Daisho Industries, has passed away. He was 80 years old. Born in Beijing, China, in 1943, Yano founded the predecessor to Daiso, "Yano Store," in 1972.

Recent research reveals that sleeping on a pillow that is too high can increase the risk of stroke. Experts warn that pillows higher than 12 centimeters should be used with caution, as the risk increases with height.