The Japanese government is considering relaxing the requirements for property management businesses operating ‘minpaku’ vacation rentals [i.e. private lodgings on platforms such as Airbnb] in a bid to galvanise regional tourism in the country. (shorttermrentalz.com)

The Japanese government on Monday issued an administrative guidance to the Unification Church demanding it comply with the law amid allegations that it has arranged for child adoption between believers' families without authorization. (Kyodo)

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says addressing the country's falling birthrate will be a top priority for the government. (NHK)

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has applied to the Japanese industry ministry to boost its power prices to households by nearly 30% from June due to soaring fuel procurement costs, the company said on Monday. (Nikkei)

In today’s video, Shizuka goes on a spiritual journey up Mt. Haguro, dressed head to toe in a white uniform. (Japan by Food)

In this video, we're sharing our top tips and tricks for visiting Japan on a budget. From finding cheap flights and accommodation to budget-friendly activities and local food, we'll show you how to plan your perfect Japan trip without breaking the bank. (Tripsider)

Known for its sparkling onsens and amazing local crafts Gunma is just a short train or bus ride from Tokyo! (Tokyo Creative)

Graduates of the world's top universities will be allowed to stay in Japan for up to two years to look for jobs, up from the current 90 days, under a rule change being considered by the government, Nikkei has learned. (Nikkei)

Police investigating a case involving dismembered body parts found in Wakayama City in western Japan believe they are those of an adult woman. (NHK)

A compilation of all my videos discussing Japanese mysteries thus far :) (Sakura Stardust)

Japanese astronaut Wakata Koichi has completed his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station. (NHK)

"Experience Japan's Unfallen Empire: AI-generated visualization brings to life an alternate history where Japan's technological advancements continued to flourish, preserving its cultural heritage." ( Ad AstrART)

Gold ice-cream, bubble tea... Indians try JAPANESE food for the first time. (Wanderers Hub)

China is about to embark on a diplomatic campaign in Europe’s power centers. Top Chinese delegation will visit Germany and Belgium next month in a bid to reset relations with a skeptical Europe. (Firstpost)

An orgasm is the climax of sexual arousal and is characterized by a feeling of intense pleasure and release of tension. (newsonjapan.com)

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have attended a parade by members of the Imperial Guard for the first time. (NHK)

Today on FRAME, a feature on the Production line of the Japanese manufacturer, Honda. Check out how the iconic Civic Type R is made in one of the most advanced facilities in Japan, the Saitama Factory. (FRAME)

A pair of scuba divers has captured rare video and photos of a 2.5-metre giant squid swimming in the waters off Japan's west coast. (gulfnews.com)

Japan's consumer inflation rate hit a 41-year high of 4 per cent in December, as prices for everything from burgers to gas surged. (devdiscourse.com)

Japan's electric scooter users will no longer require a driver's license from July, though minors under 16 will be banned from riding them, the National Police Agency said Thursday, Kyodo reports. (KazInform)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday announced plans to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19 to the equivalent of seasonal influenza in the spring, a move that would further relax mask wearing and other preventive measures as the country seeks to return to normalcy. (Japan Today)

Although #Japan is the only G7 country where same-sex marriages are illegal, there have recently been some positive changes for the #LGBT community. (FRANCE 24 English)

Japan's suicide rate increased from the previous year in 2022 owing to the increased rate among males for the first time in 13 years, the government said in a report on Friday. (Xinhua)

Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius hybrids are being targeted by thieves in Japan for components containing scarce metals that jumped in value following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Bloomberg)

In Japan's night industry there is a job called a scout. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)