Tokyo is buzzing again, with travellers returning to the Japanese capital as the country seeks to downgrade COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal flu from May, said its governor Yuriko Koike. (CNA)

Treating and understanding autism, especially as a parent of a special child, can be difficult. (newsonjapan.com)

Heidi goes over the cost and process of renting bicycles in Japan from Docomo Bike Share, Hello Cycling, and LUUP. (GaijinPot)

A 34-year-old man who stole an ancient wooden statue from Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City on Wednesday has been arrested after police identified him from security footage. (NOJ)

George Clarke is feeling at peace touring this home built with minimal and tranquil Japanese design cues. (Dabl)

A fashion trade show has kicked off in Tokyo that's giving a look at the latest styles while offering a glimpse of how technology could reshape the industry. (NHK)

Today we're going back to our favorite place, Costco Japan! We're gonna show you some. ofthe amazing things that you can ONLY find at Japanese Costco! There's so many interesting things that you can only get here! (Mrs Eats)

An increasing number of young people in Indonesia have been training to become carers for the elderly as part of a Japanese government scheme to employ foreigners with special skills. (South China Morning Post)

Japan’s worst bird flu outbreak has decimated its poultry flocks and sent egg prices soaring. (straitstimes.com)

Japan is replacing its outspoken ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami, with a long-serving diplomat who is the country’s current top diplomat in Turkey. (AFR)

Japan's education ministry has decided to raise the income cap for families with three or more children that can receive financial support for higher education such as universities. (NHK)

Japanese police jailed two Marines on Okinawa in separate incidents over the weekend at a popular nightlife district outside Kadena Air Base. (stripes.com)

Two men have been arrested for a prank involving ginger garnish at an Osaka beef bowl restaurant and posting a video of their act on social media. (NHK)

Many companies and organizations across Japan held in-person welcome ceremonies for new recruits on Monday, the first day of the new fiscal year. (Japan Today)

A stage adaptation of the Japanese animated film "My Neighbour Totoro" has won six prizes at the Olivier Awards, Britain's most prestigious theater honor. (NHK)

Mino, is a town with a traditional and beautiful Japanese townscape. This town is also the birthplace of a well-known hero. More details in the video. (Ninja Walking)

The retirement age for national and local civil workers in Japan was raised Saturday from the current 60 to 61 as the new fiscal year begins. (independent.co.ug)

Osaka Station has installed the Japan's first facial-recognition ticket gate (hands-free ticket gate) in their new entrance. (travelgeek)

Kameyakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it's run by the 17th-generation owner, Maegawa Kiyoaki. The shop specializes in kyogashi, a type of wagashi only made in Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto. (Insider Business)

Ryuichi Sakamoto, a trailblazing composer and producer who was one of the first musicians to incorporate electronic production into popular songcraft, has died at the age of 71. (npr.org)

Japanese Sakura Manju is a traditional sweet that is made using cherry blossom petals and sweet bean paste. (Kitchen Princess Bamboo)

Japan is famous for having a lower incidence of sexual crimes compared to other advanced countries, according to statistics. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

The Japanese government says that starting on Wednesday it will not require travelers from China to show a negative coronavirus test result if they have been vaccinated three times. (NHK)

Nara is absolutely magical and has the most adorable welcome greeters! Cute Deer, Amazing Temples + Traditional Japanese Food (Alina Mcleod)

The Japanese government has allowed residents of two more districts near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to return. (NHK)