The chief executive officers of Japan’s deal-hungry megabanks are earning a fraction of their global peers, showing how the nation still frowns upon outsized pay packages even with profits forecast near a record. (themalaysianreserve.com)

The sight of men occupying spaces that should be for women is unfortunately not uncommon, and a recent incident has captured global attention, shedding light on the true state of gender equality in society. (indiatimes.com)

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Japan has accepted some 2,300 Ukrainians under the status of evacuees. (Voice of America)

The healthy eating habit of including fish in one's diet is growing increasingly expensive for older adults in Japan. (Japan Times)

A Japanese sea known for its often clear waters turned into a gruesome shade of red after a beer factory sprung a leak. (New York Post)

The hometown of Ohtani Shohei has honored the baseball star by creating an image of him in a paddy field. (NHK)

One Piece stars Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Emily Rudd (Nami), Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Jacob Gibson (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) rate snacks from the United States, Mexico, and Japan, and choose which country has the best treats. (Still Watching Netflix)

Introducing “Chugoku Daimei Hinabejo”, a Chinese restaurant specializing in Sichuan cuisine located in Momochi, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City. (Japanese Kitchen Tour)

Today, we are riding on overnight bus, Reborn, which has capsule-like seats from Osaka to Tokyo for 10 hours. Is it the next-generation overnight bus? (travelgeek)

A dolphin bit a swimmer on Monday off the Sea of Japan coast of Fukui Prefecture. (NHK)

Japan's Finance Ministry and the Bank of Japan say they plan to put into circulation three types of new banknotes in July 2024 with the latest anti-counterfeiting technologies. (NHK)

The University of Tokyo and two other national universities were chosen as candidates to be designated as world-class research institutes eligible for substantial backing from a government fund, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday. (Japan Times)

Metaverse and artificial intelligence services are featured in a 3-day exhibition in Tokyo starting Wednesday. (NHK)

This dancer is wearing robotic arms inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry. Researchers hope the wearable device could one day be used for search and rescue operations. ( Reuters)

"Himeji Castle" made of Lego blocks was unveiled for the first time on Monday.

One of Japan's largest exhibitions featuring the latest in drone technology has opened in Chiba City, near Tokyo. (NHK)

A 13-year-old boy drowned while trying to save his 11-year-old sister who had gotten into difficulty while swimming in a river in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, on Sunday. (Japan Today)

Discover the sumo spirit less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! Shizuka journeys to Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, a restaurant with a sumo ring, for a dining experience like no other. (Japan by Food)

Rules for taxing high-rise homes in Japan are poised to change as early as next year in a way that could raise the inheritance tax burden on these popular investments, Nikkei has learned. (Nikkei)

The Japanese government says it will integrate guidelines on using generative AI. Now different recommendations are being used by various ministries and agencies. (NHK)

Japan announced a decision Tuesday to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status starting July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was further strained during their bitter historic disputes. (usnews.com)

The Japanese government's chief coronavirus adviser says a ninth wave of infections may have started in the country, and additional vaccinations and other measures are needed to curb the number of deaths. (NHK)

Japan stepped up efforts to bolster its chip industry on Monday, with a government-backed fund agreeing to buy semiconductor materials maker JSR Corp (4185.T) for about 909.3 billion yen ($6.4 billion). (Reuters)

One of Japan’s best-known kabuki actors has been arrested on suspicion of assisting in his mother’s suicide after both parents were found unconscious at his home last month. (The Guardian)

The ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto is offering premium seats priced at 400,000 yen each, or about 2,800 dollars, for the climax of the annual Gion Festival. (NHK)