Miru Shiroma, a member of idol group NMB48, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, her agency revealed on Monday. (tokyoreporter.com)

Data from mobile phones show that considerably fewer people went to tourist spots outside Tokyo over the weekend, compared to the 3-day holiday that ended on November 23. (NHK)

Pandemic-induced school closures saw Japanese children discover the charm of the 50-year-old popular comic series Doraemon, which proved a smash hit this year, according to its publisher. (Japan Today)

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused many businesses to increasingly rely on the internet for survival. (tokyoreporter.com)

An analysis of big data has shown that crowds are returning to near pre-pandemic levels around major train stations outside Tokyo. (NHK)

NHK has announced the lineup of its annual New Year's Eve live music show. (NHK)

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc started selling its next-generation PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Japan on Thursday with pre-orders received by retailers since September overwhelming supply. (Japan Today)

Officials in Japan are reporting more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day. (NHK)

Japan confirmed 1,024 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, with a daily count exceeding 1,000 for the first time since late August. (NHK)

A wintertime illumination event has started in Kabukicho, a nightlife district in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward that was hit hard by the economic impact of the coronavirus. (NHK)

Fukuoka, located in the Kyushu province, is the ultimate destination for travelers who want to enjoy the delightfully authentic Japanese cuisines at the traditional inns. (newsonjapan.com)

Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested popular actor Kentaro Ito over an alleged hit-and-run accident in Shibuya Ward on Wednesday, reports TV Asahi (Oct. 29). (tokyoreporter.com)

A 17-year-old boy jumped to his death from a shopping mall and entertainment complex in Osaka on Friday, and hit a 19-year-old girl walking below. The girl died in hospital on Saturday. (Japan Today)

Starting on Oct. 1, the government re-included Tokyo in its Go To Travel campaign, a program subsidizing domestic travel that aims to encourage spending and boost an economy suffering the effects of a global pandemic. (Japan Times)

Analysts credit a Japanese government travel campaign with a slight uptick in spending on services and entertainment in late September. (NHK)

Miki Nishino, a former member of idol group AKB48, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, her agency revealed on Monday. (tokyoreporter.com)

Campaigning began Monday for a Nov 1 referendum on whether Osaka should become a metropolis akin to Tokyo in 2025. (NHK)

Online casino games have gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. (newsonjapan.com)

Having being a pioneer in Technology, especially in Gaming, Japan’s gaming business has withered owing to stiff competition from Western Gaming Developers. (newsonjapan.com)

There is lots to see and experience in Europe and while it is great to have options it can also make it harder to pick and choose. (newsonjapan.com)

Universal Studios Japan will skip its annual horror-themed offerings this Halloween season to help alleviate crowding, instead creating a festive entertainment program for guests wanting a break from the new coronavirus. (Nikkei)

Nowadays, with the Covid-19 marching all over the world, a new type of tourism was developed, virtual reality tourism. (newsonjapan.com)

Tokyo to Rome, first class for $90 sounds too good to be true. (news.com.au)

In the aftermath of Japan’s defeat in Manchuria, sexual abuse termed then as “sexual entertainment” happened. During the Second World War, some 600 people from the formerly Kurokawa village in Gifu Prefecture settled in Manchuria under a government plan. (TV ASAHI)

Shizuka Oya, a member of idol group AKB48, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, her agency said on August 14. (tokyoreporter.com)