In a chilling development, a 28-year-old man was arrested at Naha Airport, suspected of issuing instructions in a crime involving two charred bodies found in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture. Experts suggest, however, that behind him might be an even more influential figure pulling the strings.

Mibu Temple in Kyoto kicked off its traditional "Mibu Kyogen" performances on the 29th, featuring the 'Horaku-wari' ceremony, where participants break terra cotta plates in succession.

During the Golden Week holidays, an unfamiliar animal was spotted wandering through the city streets.

There are tons of ways to earn gold in World of Warcraft. Yet, among all these complex reputation grinds and tricky item flipping at the Auction House, it can sometimes be challenging to find simple and effective methods to fill your pockets with some coins.

Vacations are wonderfully unique because they offer something special to each of us.

Novelist Hitoshi Mayama explores a groundbreaking next-generation aquaculture technology at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology with Professor Goro Yoshizaki. This innovative method allows desired fish species to be bred by transplanting their reproductive stem cells into surrogate fish.

Temperatures soared to a summery 24.5C as the "AOMORI Spring Festival" kicked off, featuring a spectacular parade of giant nebuta floats that captivated spectators along the streets.

The essay that became a social phenomenon has now been adapted into a film. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Japan, 'Ninety Years. What's There to Celebrate?' is a heartwarming and witty film that explores the unexpected intersections of life that can lead to new beginnings, even at the age of ninety.

Regarded as one of Japan's finest, the cherry blossom-lined Niijukken Road in Shinhidaka, Hokkaido, has reached its peak bloom during Golden Week.

Three Lower House by-elections were held in Japan on Sunday. Candidates from the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party have won all three seats. The results are expected to affect the management of the government led by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. (NHK)

Twelve years after entering the global marketplace for konjac, known in Japan as konnyaku, Akiji Sawaura has seen his company's revenue increase by 2.5 times and employee numbers double. However, his journey was not without its challenges.

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Oriental Land Co., operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, announced that it achieved record revenue and net profits for the fiscal year 2023. The company reported a revenue of 618.4 billion yen ($3.9 billion) and a net profit of 120.2 billion yen ($755 million), both the highest in its history.

Aberage TV has released a teaser for their journey to Okinawa Main Island, filmed in April 2024.

The "Spring Kofun Festival" was held at the Goshikizuka Kofun in Kobe, attracting locals and history enthusiasts alike.

A recent study by the Rengo Research Institute, which focuses on labor issues, has revealed that only a little over 6% of workers report their wage increases have exceeded the rate of inflation.

On April 26, the Nikkei Average closed up 306 points at 37,934 yen, despite a rapidly weakening yen. Experts are noting a shift in the typical correlation between a weak yen and strong stock performance, suggesting that the previous dynamic may be weakening.

It seems that bacon and ham, staples in our diet, are quite similar, but what actually differentiates them?

In a forest park located in Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, two individuals, a man and a woman, were injured after being bitten by a wild boar.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of contemporary Tokyo, 'Hige Sakura' weaves a poignant tale of love, redemption, and personal transformation. The film, helmed by the creative duo, Higepon and Macho, is set to premiere on July 15, 2024, at the Shinbashi Townhouse in Tokyo.

The Pacific island of Kabushima, in Aomori, has witnessed about 30,000 seagulls migrate to this vital breeding site, designated as a national natural monument.

The morning show "Wake Up" aired its first episode on April 6, after undergoing a comprehensive renovation. Moments before going live, anchor Shinobu Nakatani shared her excitement: "It's a moment that really sharpens your focus. The studio has changed significantly—it’s become so much brighter..."

In a rare botanical event, a photographer in Fukuoka captured the blossoming of bamboo flowers, a phenomenon said to occur only once every 120 years.

Railway fans in western Japan enjoyed a rare sight on Saturday morning as newly built train carriages were paraded on trailers through the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is unusual to see carriages transported during the daytime. (NHK)

In northern Hokkaido, Japan's largest freshwater fish, the Itou, also known as the "phantom fish," has begun its spawning season, migrating upstream in local rivers.