The umeboshi industry is in crisis! The cause is the amendment of the Food Sanitation Law following the 2012 food poisoning incident. Facility renovations required by the law have led some farmers to cease umeboshi sales, citing unprofitability. In response, young people in Wakayama Prefecture have taken action.

An 80-year-old man has been arrested in Chiba Prefecture for keeping weakened cats in deplorable conditions with accumulated feces and failing to provide proper care.

A rice shortage is affecting several areas in Japan, extending beyond just a poor harvest to a uniquely Japanese situation. The price of rice has increased by 2,000 yen per 50kg, which could drive away customers.

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike (71) announced on the 12th her intention to run for a third term in the gubernatorial election scheduled for July 7, with the official campaign period starting on June 20th.

Tokyo Haneda Airport Ultimate Guide - Restaurants, souvenir shops, and recommended spots at Haneda Airport. Also, we'll explain how to get from Haneda Airport to main areas of Tokyo like Shibuya and Shinjuku. (SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channel)

Episode 11 of TV anime 'Girls Band Cry', titled 'Center of the World,' shows the band's progress as they practice for the upcoming festival. The band members, including Nina, have grown more cohesive, and the sight of the spacious audience seats and the large stage at the festival venue fills them with excitement. Subaru resolves to confront what he truly wants to achieve.

A remarkable elementary school student has achieved an astonishing score of 985 on the TOEIC, the globally recognized test of English proficiency. This success is the result of a unique study method developed by a mother-daughter duo.

A university student has been arrested on suspicion of trespassing at a junior high school in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, after a shocked staff member found the man in a closet wrapped in a futon.

Concerns about water shortages are spreading across Japan due to declining dam reservoir levels caused by low snowfall in winter and insufficient spring rain.

A woman died after being trapped by her neck in an escalator at a Tokyo supermarket on Wednesday morning, highlighting the need for improved safety measures in the wake of similar incidents.

A large swarm of bees was found gathering on the sidewalk in front of Tokyo's Shinjuku Station on Tuesday afternoon, with authorities urging people to avoid creating a disturbance.

The Japanese popular manga series 'Cells at Work!', known for its unique portrayal of human cells as characters, is set to receive a live-action film adaptation. The manga, which gained international acclaim and spurred a successful anime series, depicts the intricate workings of the human body through anthropomorphized cells.

Foreigners have been showing significant interest in Japan's vacant homes, commonly known as 'akiya,' due to the country's aging population and rural depopulation issues. But what kind of vacant homes are attracting these buyers?

Despite being over two hours away from Tokushima Airport, Iya, located in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, has seen a significant influx of foreign tourists. This increase is part of a broader trend of international visitors seeking out Japan's most remote and scenic areas.

Sumire Nakamura, a 15-year-old Go professional, has clinched her first victory since transferring to South Korea, expressing her joy in Korean.

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) has announced plans to establish an emergency council to address the ongoing aviation fuel shortage. This council, set to convene in mid-June, will include representatives from the aviation and petroleum industries.

The Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) has released a proposal seeking the amendment of the current law that mandates married couples to choose one surname upon marriage.

Welcome to Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai! Join Shizuka on a tour of the new shopping facility that opened just this year, blending traditional and modern Japan and offering possibly every food that you might want to try during your Japan visit, all at one location in Tokyo. (Japan by Food)

A Brazilian man drowned while trying to save an elementary school student who was drowning in Lake Hamana, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Saturday.

A Ferrari race accident in Miyagi Prefecture has resulted in two injuries, including businessman Yusaku Maezawa, who was taken to the hospital.

It's amazing that a game that started many years ago has diverse variants based on the gameplay style of the locals.

Japan's Ministry of Finance announced that the current account surplus for April, reflecting transactions in goods and services with overseas, was 2.0505 trillion yen. This marks the 15th consecutive month of surplus and the largest April surplus since comparable records began in 1985.

Japan's economy contracted at a narrower pace of 1.8% annualised in the January-March period from the previous quarter, government data showed on Monday. (Reuters)

A 57-year-old woman was repeatedly stabbed by an unknown assailant on a street in Yokohama on Sunday night, and later died. The police have arrested a 33-year-old man who turned himself in at a police box on suspicion of murder.

An explosion and fire at the Osaka-Kansai Expo construction site in March has been detailed by a male worker who was near the scene. In early June, he provided his account to the Asahi Shimbun, along with photos showing damage not previously disclosed by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition.