China's fishing ban in the East China Sea, including the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and the Taiwan Strait, ended on August 16.

Google has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature in six countries, including Japan and the United Kingdom.

A Mexican man was rescued after washing ashore on Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.

Typhoons have been charting unusual paths this year, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku, sparking keen interest in a new variety of rice that can withstand such disasters.

The race to determine the successor to Prime Minister Kishida within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is intensifying. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has reportedly conveyed his intention to run for the LDP presidency to his close associates. Meanwhile, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato has also begun preparations for his candidacy.

In 1945, 79 years ago, the American military’s air raids on Japan's mainland intensified. Last year, footage of these air raids was discovered in Gunma Prefecture. The film captured what could be described as “the real scenes of air raids as seen by the Japanese people at the time.”

As Japan's summer vacation drags on, economic hardship is hitting single-parent families particularly hard. A recent survey revealed that about one in three children in these households are limited to just two meals a day during the summer, as school lunches are no longer available.

In Muroran, Hokkaido, an astonishing scene unfolded as the front yard of a home suddenly became overrun with deer. The surprised resident shared their experience of the unusual event.

More than a third of all workplace injuries are linked to manual handling. That’s a significant portion, especially in fields like aged care, where manual handling is a daily task.

計算機の地味な始まりから今日の洗練されたニューラル ネットワークに至るまで、人工知能は流星のような発展を遂げてきました。かつては SF の世界に限定されていたものは、今では私たちの日常生活の不可欠な部分になっています。

Tokyo's Nikkei closed at 38,062 on Friday, an increase of 1,336 points compared to the previous day, marking a return to levels last seen about two weeks ago.

A rare blue bee, believed to bring happiness, has been spotted at a local temple in Kōnan City, Shiga Prefecture. The bee, known as the 'Blue Bee' or Lulimonhanabachi (Amegilla quadrifasciata), is characterized by its black body and striking blue stripes.

Nishiawakura Village, located in the northeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, is a small village with a population of about 1,300 people. With no convenience stores and only two traffic lights, this village embarked on a significant initiative in 2008 called the 'Nishiawakura Century Forest Plan.'

In the latest attack by wild dolphins in Fukui Prefecture, a man in his 20s was bitten in Mihama on Wednesday, leaving injuries to both hands, requiring five stitches on his left index finger, according to the Tsuruga Coast Guard.

ウォール街の王者ではないすべてのトレーダーは、市場リーダーの肩をまたぐAIを持たなければなりません。このテクノロジーは、市場の変動と経済的苦境が増大しているこの時代において、すべての初心者に優位性を与えます。

今日のビジネス業界は熾烈な競争の場であり、成長どころか生き残りのためにも戦略的かつ機敏なアプローチが求められます。あらゆる業界が急速な技術進歩、消費者の嗜好の変化、新規参入者の氾濫に直面しています。

Freelance announcer Yuri Kawaguchi has stirred controversy after her contract was terminated by her agency following a post about male body odor.

In a world first, gas extracted from methane hydrate, a next-generation energy resource, has been successfully used as fuel.

Japan is facing a nationwide shortage of dry ice, which is causing significant disruptions, particularly in the food industry. Ice cream shops like Baskin-Robbins had to temporarily limit the amount of dry ice provided for takeout, reducing it from two hours' worth to just 30 minutes due to supply constraints.

Japan's GDP for the April-June period this year showed a real growth rate of 3.1% on an annualized basis, the Cabinet Office announced on Thursday.

The popular ramen shop 'Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori' in Osaka is known for its iconic dragon-shaped sign. The dragon's tail, which extends out from the wall, is a distinctive feature, and an awning is placed underneath it.

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., a major player in the retail industry, has announced its entry into the retail electricity business, supplying renewable energy from sources like solar power to its group stores.

The telecommunications industry, a cornerstone of modern communication, has continually evolved to meet the growing demands of connectivity and innovation.

A fire in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, burned multiple disused boats and a storage shed after a man in his 70s ignited dried grass in an incinerator.

Japan’s housing demand is on a declining trend due to population decrease and a reduction in the number of households. This is evident in the consistent decrease in new housing starts since the peak in the late 1990s. In this environment, the strategies of major companies can be broadly categorized into three areas: diversification within the housing business, diversification into non-housing businesses, and overseas expansion.