The Mamagawa River, which flows through Ichikawa City in Chiba Prefecture, is lined with a well-maintained promenade that residents enjoy for their daily walks. However, the downstream area beyond the bridge reveals a starkly different scene.

Machinery orders in Japan fell by 11.3% in April, with private sector demand declining for the first time in three months.

The Japanese film "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window" has won one of the top awards at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. (NHK)

The number of vacant homes in Japan has reached a record high of approximately 9 million due to factors such as an aging population and declining birth rates. Wakayama Prefecture, with a vacancy rate of 21.2%, and Setagaya Ward in Tokyo, which has the highest number of vacant homes among municipalities with 50,000 homes, have been the focus of recent investigations.

Princess Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, delighted in a dance performance featuring participants with disabilities.

People in western Japan are bracing for heavy rain. The rainy season has started in northern Kyushu, and other parts of the country are facing heavy precipitation that is raising the risk of disaster. (NHK)

Many municipalities in Kansai have started their teacher recruitment exams about a week earlier than usual, as a shortage of teachers continues to grip Japan.

In this video we dive into history to examine a timeline of samurai rule, to see how long they were either highly influential or in full of the Japanese government. (The Shogunate)

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced its decision to halt the production of three models, including the Yaris Cross, due to certification irregularities. The production suspension, initially set to last until June 28, will now continue at least until the end of the next month as investigations by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and other authorities are ongoing.

The trailer for the movie 'Joppari: The Nurse Miki Hanada' has been released. Based on the true story of Miki Hanada, who dedicated herself to treating polio and other illnesses at Hachinohe Red Cross Hospital after World War II, this human drama portrays her life’s work to save lives during and after the war.

n a world where kaiju threaten people's daily lives, Kafka Hibino once dreamed of joining the Japan Defense Force to fight these monsters. However, he eventually gave up on his dream and started working in a kaiju clean-up crew.

In Episode 22, at last, it seems like Rudy will find his entire family. Starting with Lillie, Aisha, and finally Zenith.

Tokyo's downtown market district, Ameyoko, which attracts hundreds of thousands of shoppers, especially around New Year, is undergoing a major transformation. Traditional fresh fish stores have dwindled, while multinational restaurants have surged. What is happening?

A dispute over the remuneration for bear hunters has led to a standoff between a town in Hokkaido and its local hunter association. The breakdown in negotiations means that the hunters will no longer respond to bear sightings, leaving the small town of Naie, with a population of about 4,800, in a precarious situation.

This neighborhood Soba noodle shop is cherished by it’s Ginza locals for its warm-hearted atmosphere and known for their freshly handmade soba noodles served until 2 am in the evening alongside an array of elegant Japanese style dishes using selected ingredients in addition to a variety of drinks. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Esports has exploded in popularity over the past decade, attracting millions of viewers and players worldwide.

A man wielding a knife stabbed a passenger in the chest and abdomen on a bus in Tokyo's Minato Ward, near Takanawa Gateway Station on Friday afternoon. Over 20 passengers were on board.

In-N-Out Burger, the American fast-food chain beloved by Shohei Ohtani, opened for one day in Tokyo on June 15.

In response to the issue of potential tuition hikes at several national universities, including the University of Tokyo, students have staged protests and submitted a petition to the government expressing their strong opposition.

The Kitauji High School concert band is united once again, and smiles return to the members. Kumiko expresses her gratitude to Mayu, but Mayu's response is less than cheerful. As the deadline for Kumiko to decide her future approaches, Reina is also facing her own challenges.

An 89-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, leading to the arrest of her grandson.

The Bank of Japan decided on June 14th to reduce its government bond purchases following the conclusion of its Monetary Policy Meeting. The pace of the reduction will be determined at the next meeting.

An increasing number of Western confectionery shops in Japan, particularly cake shops, are going bankrupt. According to research released in June, from January to May, there have been 18 bankruptcies, the highest number since 2010. If this trend continues, it will surpass the record set in 2019.

A vehicle in Tokyo's Adachi Ward suffered damage when its windows were shattered by a concrete piece, caught on security cameras.

Daiso, the renowned Japanese 100-yen store, has changed its traditional closing music, "Hotaru no Hikari," to a new tune that foreign visitors can more easily recognize as a signal that the store is closing.