Japan’s finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that he would not rule out any action options in the currency market if the yen continued to weaken strongly. (bollyinside.com)

Japan looks set to face a shortage of 960,000 medical and welfare service workers in 2040, when the country’s elderly population is expected to peak, according to an annual welfare ministry report released Friday. (Japan Times)

It is one of life’s overlooked arts: the optimal way to turn a knob. Now an investigation into this neglected question has been recognised with one of science’s most coveted accolades: an Ig Nobel prize. (theguardian.com)

A railway operator on Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu has unveiled a new sightseeing train. (NHK)

Prices of some vintage guitars in Japan have doubled since the start of the pandemic as what began as a pandemic hobby turned into an outlet for revenge spending. (Nikkei)

There is no doubt that Japan is one of the most well-known countries in the world and for good reason! Aside from the fact that millions around the world support anime, Japan’s claim to fame is its culture, food, and of course, all of the natural tourist destinations the country could offer. (Top Generality)

Around 40 percent of the 169 people who fled to Japan from Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power in August last year have left their new home due to what they say was pressure and a lack of support from the Japanese Foreign Ministry. (Japan Today)

Japan, the world’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), imported over 200% more of the fossil fuel from Russia in August, the Kommersant business daily reported Thursday, citing data from Japan’s finance ministry. (Moscow Times)

Japan will drop a ban on individual tourist visits and remove a cap on daily arrivals, Nikkei has learned, moving closer to pre-pandemic rules as the country looks to ride a global travel rebound. (Nikkei)

Ambient With Flute is a Japanese-style channel where you can find the most diverse and rich Japanese landscapes with the aim of bringing moments of peace, relaxation and tranquility. (Ambient With Flute)

Many people of foreign heritage in Japan have been subject to racial profiling by police because of their appearance and unconscious racial discrimination on the part of officers, according to a new survey by a group of Tokyo-based lawyers. (Nikkei)

Moderna, the U.S. pharmaceutical that brought mRNA technology to the fight against COVID-19, is considering building a factory in Japan to produce its vaccines, CEO Stephane Bancel told Nikkei on Wednesday. (Nikkei)

Japan is facing a new demographic challenge. The youth there do not want to get married, the finding was published after a new poll was conducted in the age group of 18 to 34. (WION)

アメリカ、ラスベガスの華やかな大通りの中心に位置する、映画『オーシャンズ11』の舞台となったラスベガスを代表するカジノで、強盗を計画しますが、果たしてカジノでは、イカサマ行為はできるのでしょうか？ (newsonjapan.com)

The popularity of low and non-alcoholic drinks has risen worldwide, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which led many people to be more health conscious. (South China Morning Post)

A giant panda at a zoo in western Japan marked a landmark birthday this week turning 30 years old, or 90 in human years. (NHK)

Alphabet Inc’s Google is bringing back its Original Chips snack in Japan, offering flavoured potato chips branded with the company’s name to promote its upcoming smartphone release. (The Star)

As Japan slowly shifts away from cash, the government is expected to allow businesses to pay salaries into cashless payment accounts, which have gained widespread use in the age of the smartphone. (Japan Times)

Japan's government says it will set up an expert panel to promote the development of nuclear fusion, which is seen as a next-generation source of energy, with plans to present a concrete strategy around next April. (NHK)

Japan's health ministry says coronavirus vaccinations that target Omicron variants will start next week. The vaccines will be categorized as public inoculations so people can get them for free. (NHK)

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to Britain to attend Queen Elizabeth II ‘s state funeral next week to pay respects to her, Japan’s top government spokesperson said Wednesday. (staradvertiser.com)

Mikizo Ueda, who was the oldest Japanese man, died at the age of 112 in the city of Nara recently, the local government said Tuesday. (janamtv.com)

Tokyo prosecutors have arrested the chairman of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa on suspicion of bribing a former executive of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee over a sponsorship deal. (NHK)

Japan will implement a new system for filing invoices in October 2023, but it is unpopular among members of the creative industries who use pseudonyms. (animenewsnetwork.com)

Most parents have experienced frustration when their infants cry excessively and refuse to sleep. Scientists have found that the best strategy to calm them down is by holding and walking with them for five minutes. (miragenews.com)