The feature film directorial debut of Indian filmmaker Hemant Singh, "Wasabi Revenge," will be released sequentially across Japan starting from Feb 9 in Tokyo.

The Chinese character meaning "tax" has been chosen as the kanji that best describes this year in Japan. (NHK)

Nowadays, many foreigners come to Japan and enjoy our culture, and some foreigners are dreaming to live in Japan because food is cheap, and amazing very safe and rich culture. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Short work trip to Akita Prefecture to enjoy some onsen, see the samurai district, meet the akita inu dogs & eat local hot pot! (seerasan)

With India‘s GenZs and Millennials showing surging interest in travel to Japan and South Korea, and an increased appetite to learn Japanese and Korean, Airbnb and Duolingo are launching a unique campaign that provides travelers with an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of these two unique countries. (traveldailynews.asia)

Moe Fukuda updated her Instagram on Tuesday with a photo revealing her pregnant belly.

A Tokyo court sentenced a former operations executive on the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee to two years in prison, suspended for four years, for playing a central role in rigging bids related to the 2021 Summer Games. (Japan Today)

Japan Airlines (JAL) will debut its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in January 2024 on flights between Tokyo and New York. (aviationweek.com)

Fusa Tatsumi, a 116-year-old recognized as Japan's oldest person, died of old age Tuesday, according to a city official of Kashiwara in Osaka Prefecture where she lived. (Japan Times)

Japanese entertainment group Toho will invest $225 million in California-based film and TV studio CJ ENM Fifth Season under plans announced Monday, shifting its sights overseas as streaming squeezes Japan's movie industry. (Nikkei)

While the samurai no longer rule Japan, the bow has endured as the mark of respect. It's a greeting and an apology, a sign of respect and an indication of worshipping — and there are numerous subtle distinctions. (DW News)

A Japanese court on Tuesday sentenced a 68-year-old man to life in prison for fatally shooting a doctor and attacking other medical workers before an 11-hour standoff with police at his home near Tokyo last year. (Kyodo)

Heavy machinery has been deployed to collect massive amounts of sardines that washed ashore on the beaches of northern Japan.

Japan's Nissan Motor is buying back five percent of its outstanding shares from French partner Renault for nearly 120 billion yen, or more than 750 million dollars. The deal is part of an effort by the two companies to rebalance their corporate alliance. (NHK)

In today's video, we look at Sony Playstation games that were only released in Japan. Here are some that I found the most interesting. (Lady Decade)

The US-Japan alliance is complex. But among other priorities, to rein in China, both countries need each other. (GZERO Media)

ABEMA has unveiled the top five anime series for each season of 2023 on its official Anime Channel.

The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be launching an entertainment venture, "PokéPark Kanto" in a section of Yomiuri Land.

This year's "Tokyo Comic Con 2023" saw an impressive lineup of top movie stars from around the globe making their way to Japan.

Murasugi Seminosuke, an actor known for his distinctive portrayal of quirky characters, has admitted to allegations of receiving cannabis and other controlled substances on multiple occasions.

Ever wanted to visit the world's most populat tourist destinations with your avatar? ANA has announced the launched of a new travel app that will take you to 64 locations worldwide, ranging from Kyoto's Nijo Castle to Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, with a single smartphone.

A 32-year-old male driver has been arrested in connection with the abandonment of a body, bearing evidence of being hit by a car, of an 85-year-old man in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture.

Hitsumabushi chopped grilled eel bowl is a regional dish that is eaten mainly in the Nagoya area. You can enjoy not only regular grilled eel bowl style but also eel Chazuke(cookie rice in soup) style. (japanesestuffchannel)

Japan's wholesale inflation slowed sharply in November as fuel and commodity prices fell, data showed on Tuesday, a sign of easing cost-push pressure in the world's third-largest economy. (Reuters)

Japan will offer tests for commercial licenses required to drive taxis and buses in more languages as its transportation sector struggles with a deepening labor shortage. (Nikkei)