Three people were hurt in a knife attack on a train in western Japan on Sunday, with police saying they had arrested a man for allegedly carrying out the stabbings. (AFP)

Japan is a country that welcomes solo activities. So much so that there’s a term for it–ohitorisama (おひとりさま)–meaning ‘lone customer’. Restaurants, cafes, bars, and beyond, cater to parties of one, and we’re here to show you three of the best if you find yourself so inclined. (Japan by Food)

Japanese football fans have continued their much-admired tradition of cleaning up after themselves in stadiums once a game has finished. (indy100)

This is how soft drink has been made for centuries on farms here in rural Japan and the practice is still going strong here. (Real Rural Japan)

Police have arrested three men, including a 55-year-old man, on suspicion of discarding a body in a suitcase at an abandoned golf course in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Three schoolgirls drowned in a river in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Friday while swimming on the first day of their summer vacation, local authorities said. (Kyodo)

A wild deer has caused a commotion in downtown Sapporo where the animal evaded the capture of authorities and escaped into a residential area.

Fujitsu is trialling its new dog office until the end of the year at its building in Kawasaki, about a half an hour by train from central Tokyo, as a way to improve employee well-being and productivity. (Bloomberg)

In this episode on Tekniq, we explore the preparation process of unique bakery products from two different parts of the world, like from Japan to India. (TEKNIQ)

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan smashed Women's World Cup newcomers Zambia 5-0 in a rampant start to their campaign on Saturday. (observerbd.com)

Some nations too often consider Japanese national teams as underdogs in major sporting events. (newsonjapan.com)

Japanese universities continue to struggle in the World University Rankings, with only two establishments making the top 100 in 2023. (The Japan News)

NTT and researchers with the Tokyo Institute of Technology announced the successful demonstration of a phased-array transmitter module to enable instantaneous ultra-high capacity data transmission to mobile receivers. (rcrwireless.com)

Japanese weather officials said on Saturday that the rainy season appears to be over in Tokyo and surrounding areas as well as the northeastern Tohoku region. (NHK)

Whenever a new Japanese lure or technique hits the American market, it seems as if you can never find those lures. In this video we will discuss this with famous lure designer Kenta Kimura. (BassFishingHQ)

Takashi from Japan interviews English teachers in Japan, including someone who is working in a public school, an eikaiwa school, and someone who has their own English teaching company. (TAKASHii from Japan)

If you're a foreigner don't worry, all those rules won't apply to you. But if you're Japanese woooooooooo it'll be tough (Sora The Troll)

Currency fluctuations play a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape of nations worldwide. As one of the world's leading economies, Japan's financial health is deeply intertwined with the fluctuation of its currency, the Japanese Yen. (newsonjapan.com)

Bitcoin has found a new home in Japan. Since the Federal Reserve (Fed) began its aggressive interest rate hike campaign in March 2022, the Japanese yen has significantly depreciated. (cryptopolitan.com)

Images released by Russia's Defense Minister show Russia and China conducting a joint military exercise in the Sea of Japan. (INQUIRER.net)

In the early morning of July 17 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, an incident occurred in which a Chinese woman punched and kicked a Japanese police officer. (mashew.com)

Lighting up the city of Kyoto each July is the Gion Matsuri! One of the most famous festivals in Japan. Seeing the Gion Festival is a great experience, with the festival dominating the city’s downtown area (Shijo area). (Harpist in Japan)

India and Japan on Thursday signed an agreement to develop the semiconductor ecosystem, including research and manufacturing, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. (The Economic Times)

Consumers in Japan have been watching prices at supermarkets creep up, which has quickened the pace of increase in the overall consumer price index. (NHK)

Japanese police will begin testing a draconian network of AI-enhanced security cameras — hoping to stop major crimes before they happen. (Daily Mail)