A 5km marathon held on Sunday around Himeji Castle was invalidated after organizers forgot to install markers at the half-way turning point, sending runners off course.

Queen+Adam Lambert held their Hokkaido performance at the Sapporo Dome on Saturday night, with GLAY appearing as special guests.

The Japan women's basketball team has clinched its spot in the Olympics for the third consecutive time, setting the stage for a thrilling participation in the Paris Games.

Former Nogizaka46 member Kana Nakada updates her Instagram on the 11th, showcasing off-shots from the 10th issue of "Young Magazine."

Convenience store chain Lawson is currently running a campaign called the "Lawson Extra Serving Challenge," where selected products are being sold with approximately 47% more content at the same price. The second phase of the campaign begins today, February 12, and tomorrow, February 13, with the introduction of more generously portioned products.

Saat ini, jaringan toko swalayan Lawson sedang mengadakan acara yang dikenal sebagai "Lawson Extra Serving Challenge," di mana beberapa produk ditawarkan dengan porsi tambahan sekitar 47% dengan harga yang tetap. Tahap berikutnya dari kampanye ini dimulai pada tanggal 12 Februari hingga 13 Februari, dengan memperkenalkan produk-produk dengan porsi yang lebih besar.

Himeka, a hostess at CLUB RAISE, part of the Ace Group in Kita-Shinchi, Osaka, updated her Instagram on February 11th to announce that she will be taking on the role of president of the company starting February 15th.

As winter approaches, a spotlight is cast on diabetes, a condition affecting millions, and the innovative measures being adopted to combat it.

The governor of Osaka Prefecture, Hirofumi Yoshimura, has announced plans to implement an autumn admission system at Osaka Public University to align with the academic calendars of universities abroad. This initiative aims to foster a global perspective and English proficiency among students, contributing to the broader vision of nurturing talent with a broad outlook, which is seen as crucial for Osaka's growth.

In anticipation of next month's Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival), an ancient residence in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has become the exhibition site for approximately 4,000 ancient Hina dolls, open to the public since February 11th.

Lake Biwa, in Shiga Prefecture, has become the majestic backdrop for the arrival of whooper swans, often referred to as "messengers of winter."

The artist SKY-HI released his new song "Hippie" on Monday, February 12th, for digital download. In the released music video, SKY-HI plays a salaryman with an underlying hippie mindset.

Hideto Tanihara achieved his first victory on the European Tour on Sunday, with a total score of 14-under-par at a tournament held in Doha, Qatar. Starting the final round tied for the lead, Tanihara holed six birdies against two bogeys to hold off his rival and win by one-stroke.

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced plans to conduct a demonstration experiment using autonomous vehicles on the public roads of Odaiba, Tokyo, as early as July this year.

Former Nogizaka46 member Manatsu Akimoto attended the opening ceremony of Asahi Super Dry's "Dry Crystal BAR" at Ryuoo Ski Park in Nagano Prefecture on the 10th. The bar was open for a limited time from March 10th to 12th.

In the shadow of Mount Adatara in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, lies the renowned Take Hot Springs, celebrated for its "Milky Day" - a phenomenon occurring just once a week when the waters turn a cloudy white. Despite facing the severest cold wave, we followed the journey of the dedicated hot spring craftsmen, the guardians of these thermal waters, as they ventured into the snowy mountains to maintain the spring's flow.

In the face of the "2025 problem," where the aging of the baby boomer generation presents various challenges, the golf industry, too, finds itself at a crossroads with an aging player demographic. Amid these challenges, professionals from the golf business are coming together for groundbreaking initiatives aimed at appealing to the next generation.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary as a World Heritage site, Himeji Castle has, for the first time, opened its "Western Small Keep" to the public.

The much anticipated preview of the new "Yakumo" limited express train was held at JR Osaka Station on Saturday, mesmerizing enthusiasts with its futuristic design.

As China commenced its grand Spring Festival holiday on February 10th, celebrating the Lunar New Year, Japan too embraced the festivities with various events, notably the "Nagasaki Lantern Festival" and the Spring Festival in Ueno, Tokyo.

Across Japan, monuments and explanatory panels documenting the nation's "negative history" are being removed, one after another, amidst concentrated protests alleging that these installations are "anti-Japanese" or "nonsensical."

KADOKAWA BOOKS has released "The Reincarnated Young Lady and the Infamous Viscount". Grace, the head of a viscount family who had given up on marriage to focus on restoring her territory, receives a marriage proposal from a count who is the talk of the town!? A contract marriage for the development of the frontier... right?

The newly opened commercial facility "Toyosu Senkyakubanrai," located next to the Toyosu Market, has become a major attraction for numerous tourists from both within Japan and abroad. Despite some initial reactions suggesting that the prices might be a bit steep for locals, "A little expensive for the Japanese taste perhaps..." there are actually ways for Japanese customers to enjoy the offerings at a more reasonable cost.

A woman who was detained at an Osaka detention center and left without a bra for 11 days was also subject to male interrogation during this time, with no explanation why she was unable to wear underwear.

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, a staple for curry lovers, has announced a price adjustment for its egg-based dishes starting March. The move comes in response to the soaring prices of chicken eggs, exacerbated by the impact of avian influenza and other factors.