A man who claims to be one of the leaders of the Japanese arm of U.S. conspiracy cult QAnon was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of forcing his way earlier this month into a venue offering coronavirus vaccinations for children in Tokyo, police said. (Japan Today)

A record 54.3% of students at elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan said they lacked motivation to study last year, a private survey showed Wednesday, apparently reflecting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in stifling social interaction. (Japan Times)

From the manga district to humanoid robots, here are some weird things you only see in Japan! (World Revealed)

In this video, we introduce the concept of Living National Treasure (人間国宝 Ningen Kokuhō), a certification given by the government of Japan to artists for their contributions to a particular traditional art, and give an overview of the recipients of this title. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Japan is in the midst of en masse hiring season, when a wave of college graduates join companies in formal ceremonies after sweating through the job-interview gantlet. (indianexpress.com)

Police in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of murder after he allegedly forced his son in his 30s to hang himself at a popular sightseeing spot. (Japan Today)

The number of domestic travellers during the upcoming Golden Week string of national holidays beginning at the end of this month is set to surge by almost 70 per cent compared to a year earlier, Japan's largest travel agency said yesterday. (Xinhua)

A panel of experts at Japan's health ministry approved Monday the use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the U.S. biotechnology firm Novavax Inc. (Kyodo)

Japan's health ministry will establish a registry detailing suicide attempts in a bid to paint a clearer picture of the issue and provide greater support to people who have tried to take their own lives. (postguam.com)

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) will explore the design issues of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in measured steps like Sweden rather than pressing ahead with large-scale pilot tests like China, according to the BOJ’s point man on digital yen research. (theedgemarkets.com)

Japan's Defense Ministry has announced that it will send masks and clothing designed to protect against chemical weapons as well as drones to Ukraine in response to a request from Kyiv, in Tokyo’s latest shipment of defense supplies to the war-torn country. (Japan Times)

A brand new ship of Miyazaki Car Ferry in Japan went into service on the 15th of April, 2022. (Solo Travel Japan)

After conducting several surveys, we’ve found conclusive evidence that Japan’s online gambling market will grow rapidly in the upcoming years. (newsonjapan.com)

So you've been trading in Bitcoin Evolution for a while now, and you still aren't seeing the success you desire? (newsonjapan.com)

Join me onboard Japan Airlines First Class all the way over to Tokyo. What's more, I'll have the entire cabin to myself for 14 hours. ( Trek Trendy)

Snowflakes danced in hazy mist. A woman in a kimono, holding a purple umbrella, walked slowly from a distance. With a cold expression and sharp eyes, she stopped the car of the gang on the street. (JIANG ZI MOVIE)

Shizuka goes on a street food hunt around Tokyo’s historic town Ningyocho. The name Ningyocho translates to “Doll Town''. (Japan by Food)

We’re less than eight months away from the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Usually, the biggest sports event on the globe kicks off in spring/early summer. This year, it starts in November due to logistical and weather concerns. (newsonjapan.com)

How many Japanese men get married to foreigners? International marriage in Japan. (Asagi's Life (No BS Japan))

In Japan, we eat short-grain rice, and I'm going to show you how to cook perfect Japanese rice on the stove in a pot. ( No Recipes)

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the yen's recent moves have been "quite sharp" and could hurt companies' business plans, offering his strongest warning to date of the demerits of the currency's depreciation. (Nikkei)

Japanese farmers are being hit by higher prices of grain, fertilizers and other supplies necessary for agriculture and livestock farming as Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continues. (Japan Times)

Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fell to a record low in the financial year that ended March 2021, government figures showed on Friday, a result of slower industry activities amid the pandemic and wider use of renewable energy. (Al Jazeera)

Tokyo’s initial ban on tourists came in response to the first wave of COVID-19 infections in early 2020 and at a time when the Japanese travel industry was booming. (Al Jazeera)

Police in Chiba City have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of sexually molesting a 20-year-old woman on a train in February. (Japan Today)