A Japanese music firm has stopped distributing a music video featuring J-pop group Mrs. Green Apple after it was criticized for containing discriminatory content. (NHK)

Japan's Diet has passed a bill aimed at replacing the technical intern system for foreign nationals with a new training program. (NHK)

Workers have begun setting up an entrance gate for a trail to Mt. Fuji before the climbing season starts in early July. Officials aim to regulate the number of hikers who visit Japan's highest mountain on any given day. (NHK)

Casinos are more than just places to gamble; they are designed to offer an immersive experience that combines luxury, excitement, and comfort.

The US military is conducting a large-scale field training exercise in the Pacific region, including bases in Japan for the first time. (NHK)

In the waters off Rausu, Hokkaido, at a depth of about 25 meters, a massive creature was discovered, writhing and undulating.

Canadian police have arrested a 32-year-old man for the fatal stabbing of Japanese chef Wataru Kakiuchi in Vancouver's Chinatown last week.

Mount Hōrai (elevation 1174m), located in the central part of the Hira Mountains in Ōtsu City, Shiga Prefecture, was once a training ground for Shugendō practitioners. It is named "Hōrai," meaning "the mountain where immortals live," according to Chinese legend.

Join Stephanie as she explores Tokyo and the tech that makes dining out easy and fun in the metropolis, even if you don't speak Japanese! (Japan by Food)

Action star Jackie Chan made a surprise visit to Japan for the first time in 13 years, appearing at the stage greeting for his latest film, 'Ride On.'

Japan Post has announced its first price increase in nearly 30 years, set to take effect this fall, unveiling new stamps and postcards.

The Japan Gymnastics Association unveiled the uniforms for the national team that will compete in the Paris Olympics on June 11. The uniforms were designed by renowned fashion designer Hiroko Koshino.

Besides technological advancement, motorsport is another niche in Japan gaining impressive traction.

LINE Yahoo has announced that it will discontinue its smartphone payment service, LINE Pay, in Japan by April 30, 2025.

According to a survey released by the Financial Services Agency on June 12th, the number of NISA accounts as of the end of March was 23,227,848.

Rakugo performer Katsura Zakoba has passed away on June 12 due to asthma at the age of 76.

The Shinkansen inspection train known as 'Doctor Yellow' will end its service in January next year due to aging.

Two women, aged 21 and 19, were arrested for the murder of a high school girl from Rumoi City, Hokkaido, after allegedly pushing her off a bridge in Asahikawa City.

A public-private-academic collaborative organization, the Aichi Sports Innovation Consortium (AiSIA), was established on June 11, 2024, to revitalize the region through sports using digital technology.

As the world continues to embrace digital currencies, businesses must adapt to the growing demand for cryptocurrency payment options.

An extremely rare golden snake has been sighted in Kitakyushu City. The snake is identified as a Takachiho snake, an endangered nocturnal species native to Fukuoka Prefecture and other areas. Typically brown, this specimen is an albino, lacking pigmentation.

Former President of Presance Corporation, Shinobu Yamagishi (61), who was acquitted of embezzlement charges, has filed a lawsuit seeking 770 million yen in compensation from the government, claiming illegal interrogation by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office.

Japan Airlines has submitted measures to prevent a recurrence of safety incidents, including prohibiting staff from drinking alcohol while staying overnight.

Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI), which indicates the prices of goods traded among companies, has reached a record high for the sixth consecutive month.

Introducing Hiiragi: He might come across as a clumsy high school freshman, but he has a sincere and pure heart! (Netflix Anime)