Russia said it was withdrawing from negotiations with Japan aimed at signing a formal World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo's tough stance against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. (Mahanology)

Toyota Motor says it is still struggling to secure parts, one week after a powerful earthquake disrupted its supply chain. Japan's leading automaker says assembly lines at six of its plants will be paused until Friday. (NHK)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has revealed that a Vietnamese man in his 30s was wrongfully arrested on suspicion of assault on Sunday, before confirming his identity with the victim and an eyewitness. (Japan Today)

Most Asian families have an all-time favorite traditional game they enjoy playing during gatherings. (newsonjapan.com)

The actions of Hideki Tojo, Japanese politician and military man, were instrumental in bringing Japan into the Pacific War. (Kings and Generals)

Any anime where the main character is a high school student is never about high school. ( Sora The Troll)

Japan stands ready to take further stimulus steps as economic and financial market uncertainty emerges over the Ukraine crisis, policymakers said on Tuesday (Mar 22), as parliament approved a record US$900 billion state budget for the next fiscal year. (channelnewsasia.com)

The Japanese government plans to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions and promote social and economic activities after lifting quasi-emergency measures for all prefectures on Monday. (NHK)

Japan reacted angrily on Tuesday after Russia withdrew from peace treaty talks with Japan and froze joint economic projects related to the disputed Kuril Islands because of sanctions imposed by Tokyo over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (CNN)

Japan's crypto exchanges are simplifying the process for approving new cryptocurrency listings, in an aim to boost the number that are traded in the country and catch up with the rest of the world, an industry body said on Tuesday. (Nikkei)

The yen tumbled to 120 against the dollar on Tuesday for the first time in more than six years, as traders reacted to a hawkish remark from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. (Nikkei)

A Japanese unit of video streaming giant Netflix Inc failed to declare 1.2 billion yen ($10.1 million) in taxable income over three years through 2019, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday. (Japan Today)

Several areas in Japan witnessed blackouts on Tuesday after the government issued its first-ever power supply warning and advised the residents to conserve energy following a massive earthquake last week. (timesnownews.com)

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday said it will withdraw from negotiations with Japan for a peace treaty to formally end World War II hostilities in response to sanctions over the war in Ukraine. (Nikkei)

While many people feel they are missing out amid COVID-19 restrictions imposed on group dining, with it regarded as a factor that leads to the spread of infections, there are some who feel relieved by the current situation. (Japan Times)

Japan is famous for its beautiful sakura, or cherry blossom trees. While the peak season for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, is late March to early April, there's a deep pink variety of cherry blossom called “Kawazu-zakura” that blooms in early February to early March. (Japan by Food)

Japan has broken with years of precedent in its tough response to the Ukraine invasion, and the conflict could reshape Tokyo's defence strategy as it confronts China's regional ambitions, analysts say. (france24.com)

Japan's government has issued an electricity supply warning for Tuesday (Mar 22), officials said, citing tightness in the grid following the Mar 16 earthquake that left thousands of homes without power. (channelnewsasia.com)

Muddled and frustrating almost from the outset, Yoshihiro Fukagawa’s achingly sentimental weepie Love Like the Falling Petals struggles to tell its story with coherent clarity. (scmp.com)

JR East says it plans to resume full operation of bullet trains on the quake-damaged Tohoku Shinkansen line from around April 20. (NHK)

Although Russia reportedly made an interest payment to its bondholders to avoid a default last week, it still faces a high risk of defaulting with following deadlines amid international sanctions over the country’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. (Japan Times)

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. said Sunday that it will invest Y150 billion to make electric vehicles and batteries in India to support the country's decarbonization efforts. (Japan Times)

Conservators vastly increased the numbers of red-crowned cranes, a symbol of loyalty and longevity in Japanese culture. That’s just a start. (nytimes.com)

Tokyo saw cherry blossoms begin blooming Sunday, four days earlier than the average year, the Meteorological Agency said. (Japan Times)

I took Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry from Hakodate, Hokkaido to Aomori. They offer First Class Suite at a reasonable price. (Solo Travel Japan)