Japan’s recent approval and rollout of a new "Replica Vaccine" for COVID-19 has triggered widespread public concern, with some businesses imposing entry bans on vaccinated individuals. The vaccine, which began regular administration in October, has faced backlash due to its ability to "self-replicate" in the body, raising anxiety about its safety.

Toshiba, a major electronics company, has developed a robot equipped with the ability to instantly recognize the shape and size of objects used in logistics warehouses.

BookOff Group Holdings has announced the findings of an investigation into fraudulent activities, including fictitious buybacks, uncovered at stores nationwide. The total loss amounts to Y68 million.

A series of robberies has been occurring in the Kanto region, with two new cases on October 16th in Yokohama and Chiba, where the victims were tied up.

A former married couple got into a serious argument during a fireworks festival in Atami, resulting in both being arrested.

Japan is grappling with a severe sleep deprivation crisis, with economic losses estimated at 18 trillion yen annually due to reduced productivity, according to a study by the RAND Corporation.

The second part of the two-part series, Muroi Shinji: The One Who Continues to Live, will be released on November 15th.

The 'Nada Kenka Festival,' renowned for its fierce clashes between portable shrines, took place in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, attracting large crowds of spectators.

Are you a beginner in Japan looking to dip your toes into the exciting world of Forex trading? You're in luck!

At the Naniwa Juvenile Detention Center in Ibaraki City, Osaka, around 50 young people, aged 15 to 20, are held for various offenses such as theft, robbery, and assault.

As thick morning fog lifted, sunlight streamed through the distant mountain ranges, revealing Echizen Ono Castle perched above a sea of clouds, built over 400 years ago by a close aide to Oda Nobunaga.

One of Asia’s largest exhibitions featuring the latest IT technologies, 'CEATEC,' kicked off today. This year, the focus is on AI technologies aimed at solving societal challenges, accounting for nearly half of the exhibits.

The 90th Paris Motor Show has opened, showcasing a significant presence from Chinese EV manufacturers as the European Union imposes additional tariffs. This year, no major Japanese manufacturers participated.

Professional golfer Ai Miyazato hosted the 5th Ai Miyazato Invitational Supported by SUNTORY, a junior girls' tournament held in her hometown of Okinawa.

The 'Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking,' which started in 2009, marked its 16th edition in 2024, with competition for the bottom rank a hot topic. This year, Ibaraki Prefecture, which ranked last in 2023, moved up two spots, overtaking Saitama Prefecture.

What happened to cause over 100 people to gather at a railroad crossing in the middle of the night? Even after the barrier dropped and the alarm rang, people remained inside the crossing.

This year's Nobel Prizes have recognized groundbreaking research related to artificial intelligence (AI), with awards in both Physics and Chemistry.

It's that time of year for deer in Nara to get their antlers cut to prevent the aggressive males, which become temperamental during the mating season, from injuring people.

A ranking of business terms that are often misunderstood by younger employees has sparked discussion. Are you using phrases that might not be understood by the younger generation without even realizing it?

Former Empress Michiko, who had been hospitalized at the University of Tokyo Hospital due to a fracture in the upper part of her right thigh bone, has been discharged.

Japan Post has revealed that approximately 1.55 million customers' data from their postal savings accounts were improperly used for sales of insurance products by Japan Post Insurance without obtaining consent.

A recent survey conducted by Japan’s Sports Agency has highlighted a lack of exercise among teenage boys and girls, as well as women in their 30s and 40s.

Kayabuki Village in Kyoto Prefecture is home to 39 thatched-roof houses, selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government.

A car carrying 4 people slid off a mountainside in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima Prefecture, on Sunday, resulting in two deaths.

We are on a day in the life of High school GAL in Japan.