Prince Hisahito, a nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the throne, has been admitted to a high school attached to the University of Tsukuba, known as a highly competitive state-run educational institution in Tokyo, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday. (Japan Today)

On this one-day trip, we explore Hakone, a popular destination close to Tokyo, using the new digital version of the Hakone Freepass. The area is famous for its natural beauty, hot springs, and views of Mount Fuji. (japan-guide.com)

Some municipalities in Japan have reported delays in deliveries of food and other supplies for people recuperating at home after being infected with the coronavirus. (NHK)

Japan Airlines says it has been hit by a computer system failure that is affecting automated check-ins and online booking procedures for both domestic and international flights. (NHK)

As the Bank of Japan asserts its standing as a lone dove among its peers, the yen is reclaiming its status as the world's most popular funding currency. (nasdaq.com)

The former head of Japan's largest university admitted to tax evasion in a Tokyo District Court hearing on Tuesday. (NHK)

Japan's Princess Yohko has been discharged from the hospital where she was being treated for COVID-19. (NHK)

The 1975 will make their live comeback at Japan's Summer Sonic festival in August. (list.co.uk)

Data from Japan's health ministry show that a record 543,045 coronavirus patients were recuperating at home across the country as of last Wednesday. (NHK)

Tokyo police on Monday stepped up the hunt for members of the Japanese Red Army wanted for their alleged role in attacks in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing a video with images of the ageing militants that warned the “case” was not over yet. (scmp.com)

New coronavirus infections are declining in many parts of Japan, but serious cases are increasing nationwide. (NHK)

The Japanese Embassy in Kiev said Sunday most of its staff will leave Ukraine as tensions have been rapidly mounting over a possible Russian invasion following Moscow's military buildup near the border. (Kyodo)

Happy Valentine's Day! What did you think of the new Beauty and the Beast ride?? I'm still in awe... (Reina Scully)

A Japanese survey has found that 97 percent of people who developed a fever while living with COVID-19 patients tested positive for the coronavirus. (NHK)

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is offering a new solution to streamline the international boarding process with the introduction of ANA Travel Ready - a service that accepts and clears all necessary documents prior to departure. (Japan Today)

The Tokyo District Court has sentenced a 26-year-old woman to eight years in prison for parental neglect resulting in the death of her three-year-old daughter by leaving her at home alone for a week in 2020. (Japan Today)

Tokyo police filed charges against a 19-year-old female student and a system engineer in his 20s on Thursday over the leaking of questions from this year’s unified university entrance examinations — allegedly while the tests were taking place. (Japan Times)

The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant released on Thursday new images of possible fuel debris under the water inside the facility's No.1 reactor. (NHK)

About 60% of road bridges, 40% of tunnels will be at least 50 years old by 2033 (Nikkei)

Airline companies have cancelled a large number of flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Thursday due to expected heavy snowfall. (NHK)

Heavy snow is forecast for wide areas of eastern Japan, including downtown Tokyo, with officials warning of possible traffic disruptions on Thursday evening. (NHK)

Japanese authorities are struggling to curb a spike in coronavirus infections. The government is set to extend quasi-emergency measures covering Tokyo and 12 other prefectures and implement a more focused approach for children and the elderly. (NHK)

Are there any vampires in Japan? This is quite a mystery which is not known, but vampire legends goes back nearly 400 years here in Japan. (WAO RYU!ONLY in JAPAN)

Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials say people who contract the coronavirus are more likely to suffer from headaches and fevers in the latest wave of infections. (NHK)

A remote-controlled robot on Tuesday was used to probe the hardest-hit nuclear reactor at Japan's wrecked Fukushima plant, as officials push forward with clean-up operations that have been mired in delays and controversy. (Japan Today)