The Tokyo Stock Exchange overhauled its grouping of shares for the first time in six decades on Monday, seeking to attract overseas investors by offering a top tier of 1,839 blue chips that clear tougher hurdles for corporate governance than the old first section. (Nikkei)

The government said Friday that Seiko Noda, minister in charge of gender equality and children's policies, has been infected with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case among incumbents of the Japanese cabinet. (Japan Today)

The Japanese government eased travel advisories for 106 nations and territories on Friday, with the vast majority happening for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. (Nikkei)

Top Japanese oil and gas explorer Inpex will lay the groundwork for a move into the emerging technology of nuclear fusion as early as this year, Nikkei has learned. (Nikkei)

A law requiring businesses in Japan to cut down on disposable plastic items went into effect Friday. (NHK)

Staying at a capsule hotel is the best option for traveling cheaply in Japan. (Travel Alone Idea)

Japan will not abandon its stake in the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia as it is essential to energy security, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday, his clearest comments yet on Tokyo's plans for the development. (Nikkei)

This video is about a day trip to Seibuen amusement park located in Tokorozawa, the Tokyo-Saitama border and is easily accessible from Tokyo. (visitjapan)

Spotless, efficient and on time – these words perfectly describe what makes trains in Japan so special. (traveldailymedia.com)

We have a look at the upcoming kabuki performances, including one major shows at the Kabuki-za in Tokyo and two brief shows, one at the Misono-za in Nagoya, and another at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba. (Kabuki In-Depth)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says 9,520 new cases of coronavirus infection were reported on Wednesday. (NHK)

A unit of Japanese toymaker Bandai Namco Holdings is raising production and fighting scalpers to ease a chronic shortage of its Gundam plastic model kits, as demand for them soars among homebound fans. (Nikkei)

Humanoid robot Asimo, developed by Japanese automaker Honda Motor, has bid farewell in the last of its regular shows in Tokyo. Honda ended the Asimo project. (NHK)

People across Japan are celebrating the peak cherry blossom viewing season this week without Covid-19 restrictions in place for the first time in two years. But many are limiting their viewing to strolling under the trees rather than drinking and eating in traditional party style. (nbcnews.com)

A 45-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after crashing his car into the Foreign Ministry building in Tokyo, police said. (Kyodo)

A former board chairman at one of Japan's largest universities was given a one-year suspended prison sentence, along with a fine of 13 million yen, on Tuesday for evading around 52 million yen in income tax. (Japan Today)

As the yen's dramatic plunge makes Bitcoin look almost credible, economists are asking the wrong questions. (Nikkei)

Japan’s plastic waste recycling and promotion law will take effect on April 1, forcing businesses to reduce their reliance on 12 single-use plastic items, including forks, spoons, and toothbrushes. (econotimes.com)

Netflix has unveiled five new forthcoming Japanese titles — including a romance reality series and documentaries devoted to true crime, a J-pop star and the art of Kabuki theater — which join 10 prior unscripted projects the streamer already had in development. (hollywoodreporter.com)

The number of foreign nationals in Japan has declined for the second straight year due to the coronavirus. (NHK)

A beer sales battle is intensifying in Japan, with major makers switching their targets from restaurants to people who drink at home as demand for drinking parties and holiday outings remains sluggish amid the prolonged coronavirus crisis. (Japan Times)

The International Robotics Exhibition, or iREX 2022 for short, was held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition hall in Japan. (PRO ROBOTS)

A teenage girl was injured after she was hit by a man who apparently jumped from a high-rise building in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Sunday. (Japan Today)

Atami is a popular get-away destination and an easy day trip from Tokyo. Known for its onsen, or hot springs, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy the seaside. (Japan by Food)

A private university in Tokyo has decided to accept Ukrainian students who want to evacuate to Japan. (NHK)