A 74-year-old woman who was detained by police for 3 days following her arrest for allegedly stealing a pack of inari sushi, has received an apology from Shiga police after investigations revealed she had received the pack as a gift from a friend.
As Japan faces an aging population, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare is considering extending the National Pension payment period from age 60 to 65. The proposal has sparked mixed reactions among the public.
An argument between two passengers on a moving train in Tokyo escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the pressing of the emergency stop button and causing disarray.
Japan has released a future projection indicating that by the year 2033, the average household size will drop below two persons per household for the first time.
In Kochi Prefecture lies the "cutting-edge" village of Hidaka, with a remarkable smartphone penetration rate of 92.7%, significantly surpassing the national average.
In a move to combat declining birthrates, the Japanese government has revealed estimates for the upcoming "Child and Childcare Support Fund," which will be an additional charge on top of medical insurance.
Near JR Akabane Station in Tokyo's Kita Ward, the massive Kirigaoka Housing Complex stands as a dense collection of apartment buildings. The area around this huge complex is eerily quiet, with few people passing by.
As Japan's super-aging society intensifies, a survey reveals that one in four elderly individuals over the age of 65 has been denied housing due to their age. Unable to rent a home, many elderly seek refuge in "housing support corporations."
Japan's vending machines, a charm for foreign tourists, are now drawing crowds to a famous spot where over 100 retro machines from the Showa era are lined up.
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan is celebrating his 64th birthday on Friday, February 23. Prior to his birthday, His Majesty held a press conference at the Imperial Palace, where he expressed deep sorrow for the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day.
On March 8th, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, published the estimated population by age as of October last year. In the heavily damaged "Oku-Noto region," the proportion of the population aged 65 and over is around 50%, posing challenges such as how to promote the settlement of younger generations in tandem with recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The Japanese government has taken a significant step towards expanding employment insurance coverage by approving an amendment to the Employment Insurance Act that aims to lower the required working hours for eligibility, making it easier for part-time workers to join the insurance system.
In the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a French chef who once earned a Michelin star has been providing disaster relief cooking in Suzu City, Ishikawa. Norio Kawamoto, currently a restaurant owner in Kanazawa, has taken to the home economics classroom of a school turned evacuation center to prepare a variety of colorful meals for the displaced.
This week, a fashion show themed around 'Japanese traditional materials' was held in New York, USA. Aimed at transforming kimono fabrics into avant-garde fashion, the show featured international models dressed in unique, vibrant designs made from Japanese silk textiles.
The number of patients infected with Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS), commonly referred to as 'flesh-eating bacteria', has reached an all-time high in Japan since investigations began into this rare infection.
Kotatsu, a traditional Japanese heating appliance, is generally considered safe as it does not use direct flames or gas. However, fatal accidents occur every year. Here are some tips to use kotatsu safely.
With roads still blocked due to landslides following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, making it impossible for vehicles to pass, drones are being utilized to deliver essential supplies in disaster-stricken areas.
Monday marks two weeks since a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan. The disaster has claimed at least 221 lives, with crews searching for 22 people still unaccounted for. As relief efforts continue, officials fear harsh conditions in evacuation centers are posing a major health risk. (NHK)
Weather officials in Japan say a strong winter pressure pattern will intensify beginning Sunday night and continuing through Tuesday in the areas stricken by the deadly earthquake that hit central regions of the country on New Year's Day. (NHK)
Relief efforts continue following the massive New Year's day earthquake in central Japan. At least 215 people have now been confirmed dead and 38 are still unaccounted for. Officials in Ishikawa prefecture are warning that worsening weather could threaten more lives. (NHK)
Rescue efforts continue in the Noto Peninsula, central Japan, where a deadly earthquake struck on New Year's Day. Life in evacuation centers is becoming tougher for thousands of residents displaced from their homes. (NHK)
An 81-year-old woman has been arrested after her car mounted a sidewalk and fatally ran over a Nepalese couple in Okinawa on Saturday.
A doctor says an elderly woman who was rescued from a collapsed house 124 hours after Monday's powerful earthquake in central Japan has recovered enough to have conversations. (NHK)
Japanese authorities say the death toll has risen to 126 from Monday's massive earthquake in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, and more than 200 people are still unaccounted for. (NHK)
An elderly woman in her 80s was rescued from a collapsed house in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Thursday afternoon, 72 hours after the earthquake on the Noto Peninsula, as the search continues for 179 people still missing.