Tokyo is one of the world’s most exciting cities, full of entertainment, restaurants, jobs, people. Why would anyone leave this for — the countryside? (ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub)

Nikkei Inc. and the Tokyo Stock Exchange will delete Nippo from the components of the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 on March 3, as the road construction company has been designated as "a stock to be delisted" by the TSE. (Nikkei)

Japan Airlines Co Ltd said on Thursday it was cancelling its weekly flight from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to Moscow, with decisions on further flights depending on the situation in Ukraine. (brecorder.com)

Japan's daily case numbers of the coronavirus infections remain relatively high. But there's a potential game changer in the fight against COVID-19. (NHK)

We spent a day in Fukushima City to learn more about their mysterious alien obsession and see if we could get to the bottom of this mystery. Why do UFOs keep visiting Fukushima City in Japan? (Tokyo Creative)

From its origins in niche online music circles, the revival was amplified by YouTube's algorithm, which detects when a song is being liked and shared and recommends it worldwide. (ndtv.com)

The surge of coronavirus infections in Japan has slowed, but deaths from the disease rose to a record 319 on Tuesday. More than 69,000 new cases were reported nationwide. (NHK)

Emperor Naruhito, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, called on people in Japan to keep "a fire of hope" burning in their hearts and support each other in the face of challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. (Japan Today)

At an elevation of more than 6,000 feet near the top of a volcano exists a land of snow monsters. (GoNewsIndia)

Teruhiko Saigo, who was one of the Big Three male singers of the Showa Era (1926-1989), died of prostate cancer at a Tokyo hospital Sunday morning. He was 75. (Japan Times)

Having a family portrait taken by Haruhiko Kawaguchi comes with one unusual condition: That he wrap your entire house in plastic and then vacuum-seal you into an airtight bag. (abc17news.com)

A same-sex partnership system the Tokyo metropolitan government will introduce this fall will cover people commuting to work and school in the capital from neighboring prefectures, in addition to Tokyo residents. (Japan Today)

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it has made "significant progress" as it reviews Japan's plans to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. (CNA)

Japan plans to start easing entry restrictions for non-resident foreign nationals in March. The education minister says he intends to pave the way for the arrival of foreign students waiting to study in Japan. (NHK)

Around the world more and more people are opting for the single life but in Japan, loneliness has become an epidemic. (ABC News In-depth)

Early opinions regarding the Tokyo Stock Exchange's biggest revamp in half a century, due to take effect in April, are hardly upbeat, with most market participants barely apathetic about the move. (Nikkei)

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)