In Wajima City, a convenience store has reopened its doors for the first time in a month, bringing a semblance of normalcy with its onigiri and bento boxes back on shelves.

Akira Yamane, the former president of the Japan Boxing Federation, has passed away at the age of 84.

From February 1st, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of "Godzilla", with a 3-meter statue of the beast roaring at Step Plaza, modeled after the "original Godzilla" from the 1954 premiere film.

A gaping hole, the size of a human standing upright, has mysteriously appeared in the backyard of a residential area in Shizuoka, leading to a tunnel-like horizontal cavity extending about four meters. At the end, there lies a stone wall, as if to tantalize what might lie beyond. The landowner, Kato, 65, suspects with 99% certainty that it is an air-raid shelter.

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery product exports reached an unprecedented high in 2023, for the 11th consecutive year, despite exports to China experienced a downturn due the backlash over the release of treated water in Fukushima.

Japan has embarked on a pioneering experiment in Tochigi Prefecture, using plant-based fuel, known as 'bio-coke', in a steam locomotive for the first time in the country.

Lotte has unveiled a new web video for Ghana Chocolate, featuring actors Minami Hamabe and Ryo Yoshizawa, just in time for Valentine's Day. This year marks the third installment of the "Blame it on Valentine's Day" series, with the theme "Ghana Valentine Hotel."

Ice fishing for smelt on the frozen surface of a lake on Mount Akagi in Maebashi City has finally opened on January 31st, after significant delays compared to previous years due to insufficient ice thickness caused by the warm winter.

Starting February, Japan's major banks have announced an increase in fixed mortgage rates, reflecting the rise in long-term interest rates.

Tokyo Disneyland telah mengumumkan pengenalan pertunjukan hiburan malam hari baru yang akan memulai debutnya pada tanggal 20 September 2024 dengan latar belakang Kastil Cinderella, menghadirkan proyeksi kastil yang menggambarkan karakter Disney dan Marvel yang sedang mengejar impian mereka melintasi langit.

The manga artist Mankitsu's autobiographical work "Yes, I'm a Beauty Fool" has been released today, January 31st, by Magazine House. This book is a chronicle of Mankitsu's 23-year journey as a beauty enthusiast, that includes a variety of beauty tips based on "20 years of personal human experimentation," including daring procedures like cutaneous lifts, fat freezing, and herbal medicine.

A significant challenge has emerged for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Japan as labor shortages continue to deepen. Despite efforts to raise starting salaries, 74% of these businesses have been unable to hire new graduates as per their plans.

Asahi Beer is set to release a new television commercial for "Asahi Super Dry," entitled "The Sharp Taste of Excellence. Rui Hachimura," commencing February 1.

In a recent social media post, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made a provocative statement regarding Japan's stance on the Northern Territories dispute. Medvedev suggested that "Japanese should commit hara-kiri" in response to Prime Minister Kishida's remarks on the territorial issue.

The man claiming to be Satoshi Kirishima, a suspect in a series of corporate bombings in the 1970s, died in a hospital on Monday, January 29, ending what appears to be a nearly 50-year-long life in hiding. However, the details emerging about his life suggest it was far from a typical fugitive's existence.

Japan has released its 2023 Population Movement Report, based on registered residents, revealing that seven prefectures, including Tokyo, have experienced a net migration intake, with Tokyo witnessing the most significant increase.

Since the beginning of the year, the Nikkei Stock Average has already risen by about 3,000 yen, creating interest among investors for stocks with a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (P/B ratio).

In a forward-thinking culinary venture, a popular Tokyo ramen shop has unveiled a limited-time offering that might be a precursor to space-produced food. The unique dish? Ramen made with algae currently being researched for cultivation in space.

Aeon announced on Monday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a Hong Kong investment fund to acquire shares of Tsuruha Holdings, a major drugstore player. As the current leading shareholder with a 13.6% stake in Tsuruha Holdings, Aeon's acquisition of an additional nearly 13% held by the Hong Kong investment fund would elevate its share to just under 30%.

Saat musim dingin tiba, tradisi oden di Jepang, yaitu panci berisi makanan yang direbus dengan hangat, menjadi makanan nasional yang menjadi makanan favorit. Sebuah rumah tangga di Jepang menikmati oden rata-rata tiga kali dalam sebulan selama musim dingin. Jadi, apa saja bahan-bahan yang paling disukai dalam panci favorit musim dingin ini?

Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso has stirred controversy with his remarks in Fukuoka on Sunday, referring to Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa as an "old lady" and "not what you would call a beautiful one."

The Chinese government is considering resuming the visa exemption for short-term stays of Japanese citizens in China, which has been suspended, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on January 29. In addition, the ministry called for Japan to take some measures for Chinese visitors to Japan.

Commemorative coins for national parks across the country are set to be issued in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the national park system, with the unveiling of the designs for the first series of coins featuring three national parks in Okinawa Prefecture.

Hideki Matsui, star of the Yomiuri Giants and the New York Yankees, will serve as a special coach for the Giants' spring training camp in Miyazaki starting February 1st, making his first comeback to the coaching arena in six years.

Hikaru Utada's new single "Nani Iro Demo Nai Hana" to be released on February 12, has unveiled its jacket artwork. The cover photo for Hikaru Utada's "Nani Iro Demo Nai Hana" was shot by photographer Takay in Obihiro, Hokkaido, in January this year.