An international environmental group gave Japan the thumbs down with its "fossil" award again on Sunday, criticizing the country for placing emphasis on coal-fired power despite its pledge to "contribute to global decarbonization." (Japan Times)

A 56-year-old Japanese man died on Sunday after a bungee jump from Macau Tower, plunging at speeds of around 200 kilometers per hour from a height of 233 meters.

As Osaka prepares to welcome visitors for Expo 2025, the largest duty-free shop in Japan has opened its doors inside the renewed international area of Kansai Airport.

A Tokyo taxi driver was arrested for deliberately driving into a flock of pigeons and killing one, police said Tuesday (Dec 5), reportedly because he was angry that the birds were on the road. (CNA)

The remains of five additional crew members have been found after a US military Osprey aircraft crashed off western Japan, US Air Force Special Operations Command says. (corowafreepress.com.au)

Two men in their twenties have been charged for allegedly trespassing on the JR Utsunomiya Line tracks to photograph the sleeper express "Cassiopeia".

Tsuen Tea in Kyoto is remarkable in many ways - it's been offering loose leaf and soothing brews since the 12th century. (SBS)

The water level of Lake Biwa, which is Japan's largest lake, has plunged due to a lack of rain, causing trouble for some ship operators. (NHK)

In a survey on names given to children born this year, "Aoi", written with the character '碧', emerged as the top name for boys for the first time since the survey began, while "Himari" retained its position as the most popular name for girls for the second consecutive year.

Revenge is an interesting subject when it comes to premodern Japan. So often we have stories of samurai committing acts of revenge only later to be punished. Yet here we have an old story where a samurai got his revenge and lived to be praised for it. (The Shogunate)

Attack on Titan: Requiem will be released in both Japanese and English simultaneously. This is a small sneak peek of the Japanese version.

Coming out during Fall 2024. (studio ECLYPSE)

A red aurora has been observed in Hokkaido, with the phenomenon visible to the naked eye. (Japan Times)

The Chichibu Night Festival, known as one of Japan's three major Hikiyama festivals along with Kyoto's Gion Festival and Gifu's Takayama Festival, was held on Sunday in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.

The cost of crab meat has dropped dramatically in Japan, where it is considered to be a winter delicacy, due to a surge in Russian imports that have been shut out from other markets due to sanctions. (Nikkei)

Castles in Japan have opened their gates to luxury tourism, offering guests a feudal experience with historical reenactments and bathtub-view illuminations.

Japan is considering postponing a project that aims to retrieve the world's first Martian moon surface samples from 2024 to 2026 due to issues with its new flagship H3 rocket, which is set to facilitate the probe's launch, sources close to the matter said Sunday. (Kyodo)

Myoko Kogen, a ski area in Niigata prefecture on the Sea of Japan, is set to revive as a global resort thanks to a more than 200 billion yen ($1.36 billion) investment by an overseas real estate manager. (Nikkei)

Japanese great Shinji Ono retired from soccer at the age of 44 on Sunday, ending a career that saw him become the first player from his country to win a European club trophy. (Japan Times)

As scandals continue to ripple through Japan’s entertainment industry, veteran actor and director Takeshi “Beat” Kitano has waded into the issue by saying that more needs to be done to deal with the sector’s “dark sides”. (South China Morning Post)

In the G1 Champions Cup, one of two elite-level races on dirt on the JRA circuit, wide barriers are almost always the kiss of death. (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

Monday morning's intense cold snap created a fantastical sea fog, witnessed from Fudekageyama Observation Plaza in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Major corporations and governments all over the world are bringing about a major overhaul to their strategies to resolve soaring issues with least effort. (newsonjapan.com)

Japan's shrinking and aging population is spurring efforts by businesses to find new ways to keep the elderly employed for longer, as they seek to address a chronic and expanding labor shortage. (Bloomberg)

Today we’re embarking on a journey across Hokkaido’s capital city. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant city life, and unique culinary delights, Sapporo offers a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. (Samuel and Audrey)

“Why did they remove the mom? Did something happen?” (Sakura Stardust)