A Japanese employee of the Aeon Group, who had been detained in Myanmar for over 40 days after being convicted of violating rice price controls, has been released.

Shinjiro Koizumi, the former Minister of the Environment, has become a focal point within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as speculation grows about his potential candidacy in the upcoming party leadership election. Voices of both support and caution can be heard in his hometown.

Corporate tours such as those offered by Kirin Brewery and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery, where participants can observe behind-the-scenes operations, are gaining popularity. The appeal lies in consumers' desire to see the inner workings of well-known brands and the learning opportunities that these tours provide. Companies, in turn, aim to gain core users and brand advocates through these facility tours.

The advent of Digital currency has been a pivotal moment in the history of financial technology, marking the dawn of a new era—the Internet of Value.

Nearly 90% of people are considering "perpetual memorial services," entrusting the management and memorialization of remains to temples or cemeteries, due to reasons such as the absence of someone to inherit graves.

Subaru is one of those brands that is revered among the car loving community.

As Japan's summer festival season begins, a growing controversy surrounds the introduction of paid premium seating at traditional events like the Awa Odori and Gion Matsuri. These high-priced seats, intended to generate revenue and support festival sustainability, have sparked debates over the commercialization of cultural traditions.

A bear was spotted swimming slowly in Lake Chuzenji, located in Nikko National Park, Tochigi Prefecture, on Sunday.

Approximately 30% of people tested showed levels of concern in blood tests for the carcinogenic organic fluorine compounds known as PFAS, according to experts.

Minamidaitojima, the largest island in the Daitō Islands group 360 kilometers east of Okinawa's main island, is experiencing a gasoline shortage. On August 11th, a sign reading 'No gasoline available' was posted at the island's only gas station, which serves a population of about 1,200.

The Imperial Family's beloved cat, "Mii," has passed away. Mii was rescued in 2010 by Princess Aiko, who was then a third-grader, at the Akasaka Imperial Grounds, where she also named the cat.

Yusho Kagami claimed victory in the women's 76kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, defeating her American opponent to secure the gold medal. This marks the first time a Japanese wrestler has won in the heaviest women's category.

Kiyoka Kōtarō claimed the gold medal in the men's freestyle wrestling 65kg category at the Paris Olympics, defeating an Iranian opponent in the final match.

Smoke was reportedly seen coming from the engine of a Singapore Airlines aircraft after it landed at Narita Airport on Monday morning.

A South Korean vessel was spotted conducting an unauthorized maritime survey near Takeshima in Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around noon on August 11th. The Japan Coast Guard’s patrol boat confirmed that the South Korean research ship was lowering what appeared to be a wire-like device into the sea.

Two men were injured Monday after being bitten by wild dolphins at Suishohama Beach in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture.

Haruka Kitaguchi won the gold medal in the women's javelin at the Paris Olympics with a throw of 65.80 meters on Saturday, making her the first Japanese woman to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event.

22-year-old Sakura Motoki, making her first appearance at the Paris Olympics, won the gold medal in the women's 62kg wrestling final by defeating Ukraine's Iryna Koliadenko in a commanding performance on Saturday, the 16th day of competition.

We explore Japan's revolutionary Maglev trains, known as the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. Capable of reaching speeds up to 500 km/h, these trains promise to cut travel time between Tokyo and Osaka to just one hour.

A new cityscape, painstakingly developed by Mori Building over 30 years in the heart of Tokyo, has finally taken shape. This is the realization of Mori Building's long-advocated vision of creating a 'globally competitive Tokyo.'

In a historic moment for the sport, AMI, a 25-year-old dancer from the Good Foot Crew, secured the gold medal in the women's breakdancing event, which was newly introduced in this year's competition. This victory crowns her as the first-ever Olympic champion in the event.

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has decided to withdraw from its Red Yeast Rice supplement business, according to a statement made by the new president, Satoshi Yamane, in his first press conference on the 8th of August.

Lawson, one of Japan’s major convenience store chains, has released its basic policy on combating customer harassment, becoming the first among the top three convenience store operators to do so.

The Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a corrective order to RIZAP, the gym operator, for engaging in stealth marketing by presenting influencer comments as customer testimonials.

A 50-year-old man was attacked near Hakata Station in Fukuoka City on August 6th, leaving him with facial injuries. Approximately an hour later, a 15-year-old boy was arrested for possessing a knife, followed by the arrest of a teenage girl.