Japan's next-generation mainstay rocket, the H3 Rocket No. 2, was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Friday morning. The rocket successfully inserted a satellite into its planned orbit.

The entrance fee for Osaka Castle is set to double, making it the most expensive castle entry fee in Japan.

In the bustling streets of Tokyo's Kabukicho, an alarming trend of getting high on over-the-counter medications, known as "overdose," has regained the spotlight, with the arrest of a 19-year-old man for distributing a large quantity of cough medicine to two high school girls free of charge.

As the use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, expands globally, it is bringing changes to our "jobs" and "work styles." Last year, beverage giant Ito En renewed the packaging of one of its products, with the design's original draft created by "generative AI." The woman featured in the commercial was also generated by AI.

Japan offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it an attractive destination for international students. With its advanced education system, students can immerse themselves in a culture known for its technological innovations and rich history.

A man fell down a slope at Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views on Thursday, with the moment he was pushed captured on camera.

As the mild winter brings early blooms to some cherry blossom varieties, many wonder if the iconic Yoshino cherry trees will also flower sooner than usual. Let's delve into the forecast for this year's cherry blossom season.

A 270,000 yen "Candy Castle," measuring 2 meters in width and 70 centimeters in height, was put up for sale this week, but was soon sold out. "I was planning to buy a vacuum cleaner, but..." Who is the person who bought it?

Two new trailers for the film "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram" have been released, revealing that aiko is performing the theme song. In "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram," set in Hakodate, Hokkaido, the story unfolds when a challenge letter from the phantom thief Kid, targeting a Japanese sword related to Toshizo Hijikata, the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, is discovered.

As Hokuriku eagerly anticipates the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in just one month, a dilemma looms for hotels and inns hosting evacuees from the recent disaster. With the Shinkansen's extension, some facilities are considering returning to regular operations. The question arises: where will the evacuees go?

Dating customs and expectations can vary greatly between different cultures, and nowhere is this more evident than in the United States and Japan.

The latest gourmet offerings set to hit supermarkets and convenience stores have been showcased at the 58th "Supermarket Trade Show."

Japan's Environment Ministry is investigating the possibility of habitual falsification of birth dates for dogs and cats, which cannot be legally sold under 56 days old due to concerns about the risk of infectious diseases.

The Nikkei Stock Average at the Tokyo Stock Exchange momentarily surged over 700 points Friday morning, reaching the 38,800 range, before profit-taking saw it close at 38,487, up 329 points from the previous day.

To address the driver shortage crisis, long-standing rivals Yamato Transport and Japan Post have teamed up to tackle Japan's challenging logistical environment known as the "2024 Problem."

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has unveiled a new technology that allows the creation of videos using only text through generative AI.

Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup Jepang sedang menyelidiki kemungkinan adanya kebiasaan pemalsuan tanggal lahir untuk anjing dan kucing, yang tidak dapat dijual secara legal di bawah usia 56 hari karena adanya kekhawatiran terhadap risiko penyakit menular.

The 47th Japan Academy Prize Association has unveiled the main visual for "NEW CINEMA FACE 2024," a special feature showcasing the winners of the Newcomer of the Year Award. The recipients of the Newcomer of the Year Award include AiNA THE END, Ichikawa Somegoro, Nanoka Hara, Soya Kurokawa, Hiiragi Yota, Fukuhara Haruka, Takahashi Fumiya, and Hiyori Sakurada.

In Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, the early spring flower, Zazen grass, is currently at its peak blooming season. Zazen grass, a perennial in the Araceae family, gets its name from its flower's resemblance to a meditating monk in a seated position.

A 50-year-old man with short hair has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a wallet and other items from a man who was live-streaming on his smartphone.

The first volume of "Lunch Shu," a gourmet manga series by Sanko Takada based on the original work by Hika Harada, was released today on February 15. The story follows a woman named Sachiko Inumori, who works as a "watcher" staying up all night to keep an eye on requested items. After her night shifts, instead of enjoying a drink in the evening, she indulges in "lunchtime drinking."

A man who ate red pickled ginger directly from a communal container at a Yoshinoya beef bowl chain, with a video of the malicious incident subsequently spread online, has been sentenced to prison for 2 years and 4 months.

The Hokuriku region has announced Japan's first spring gale of the year, with a strong southerly wind blowing over the Sea of Japan on Thursday afternoon.

BookLive, the digital book service, has announced the nominees for its third "Magademy Awards 2023," a manga award that honors manga characters. This year's nominees include Hiroshi Tanaka from the 23rd year of the popular series "My Home Afro Tanaka," Maomao from the fall 2023 anime hit "The Apothecary Diaries," Rin Itoshi and Reo Mikage from the popular soccer manga "Blue Lock," and Kirika Kokuryu from the drama-adapted "Trillion Game," among others.

Cuaca hangat yang tidak biasa terus berlanjut di wilayah Jepang pada hari Rabu, 14 Februari, dengan rekor suhu udara di Sapporo yang mencapai lebih dari 10°C selama dua hari berturut-turut.