In Japanese business culture, a 'playing manager' refers to a manager who oversees the team while also performing as a front-line player. This role is commonly assumed in the mid-managerial phase, often at the section chief level, where the experience and knowledge gained significantly impact the individual's career trajectory.

Kyoto University Hospital has announced that a kidney transplant was conducted using a same-sex partner as the donor.

The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, a staple of Osaka's summer tradition, was captured in its full glory. Featuring footage shot by ytv cameramen, who poured their collective efforts into capturing the event, the video includes stunning scenes filmed from a helicopter.

Two sisters in the Philippines who were separated from their Japanese father during World War II and recently had their Japanese citizenship restored expressed their joy, telling TV Asahi, ‘We want to visit our father’s hometown, Okinawa.’

SoftBank Group is advancing its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) by making AI the core of its strategy. According to U.S. media reports, SoftBank Vision Fund, an investment fund under the SoftBank Group, has agreed to invest in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.

A large sinkhole was found on the taxiway of Miyazaki Airport on Wednesday, caused by the explosion of a 500-pound U.S.-made bomb.

Yukan Fuji will end more than half a century of serving as a prominent voice in Japan's evening news landscape, with declining print sales ultimately leading to the decision to cease publication.

In the trial of Mai Watanabe, also known as 'Sugar Baby Riri' or 'Itadakijoshi Riri-chan,' the Nagoya High Court has handed the defendant a sentence of 8 years and 6 months in prison, six months less than the initial trial's verdict, along with a fine.

Japan has one of the most robust online economies in the world, but it's also a country that uses social media the least.

A hen’s night, often known as a bachelorette party, is a time for the bride and her closest friends to let loose and have fun before the big day.

A violent home invasion occurred in a quiet neighborhood near Tokyo's Nishi-Kokubunji Station early Monday morning. A female resident, awakened by noises at her front door, encountered two men, who struck her with a hammer and bound her with adhesive tape.

Curiosity should not be limited by the languages we can speak. In an interconnected world, having access to information across borders is extremely valuable, not only in terms of knowledge but also in terms of mindset.

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on the 1st that the nationwide unemployment rate for August dropped by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, reaching 2.5%. This marks the first improvement in two months.

Starting October 1, Japan's major banks will raise their variable mortgage rates, sparking a surge in demand at housing sales sites.

Are you and your girlfriend in need of some quality time together? Do you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and focus on reconnecting with each other?

Illustrator and satirical artist Shōji Yamatō passed away on Monday morning due to natural causes. He was 87 years old. In his renowned column for the Weekly Asahi, which started in 1976, he became famous for his distinctive caricatures of politicians and public figures, gaining popularity through his sharp social satire.

In preparation for Halloween on October 31, Tokyo Disneyland has unveiled its newly revamped parade for the first time in six years.

Yamaha Motor announced that its President, Yoshihiro Hidaka, 61, resigned Monday following an attack by his daughter on September 16th that left him with severe cut wounds on his left arm.

A tragic accident occurred in Saitama Prefecture when an 18-year-old, allegedly driving under the influence, collided with a passenger car at high speed.

'You Are Ms. Servant' revolves around an ordinary high school boy who suddenly finds his life intertwined with that of a former assassin.

Projection mapping of the iconic arcade game 'Pac-Man' has begun at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

A large dog was caught on camera running down a road in Yoshioka, Gunma Prefecture, with police officers wielding nets in hot pusuit.

JR West's new tourist train, 'Hana Akari,' is set to begin service in October. Before its official launch, a special trial run was held for the media on September 28.

In a broadcast on September 28, 2024, titled 'AI Quantifies Speaking Skills: Improving Communication for Over 5,000 People,' Chiba, the representative of the training organization 'Kaeka,' discussed the nuances of effective speaking.

A 17-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel in Osaka on Saturday at around 11 p.m., when a hotel employee reported, 'A woman is wrapped in bedding and not breathing.'