A foreign influencer visiting Japan has come under fire after causing disturbances on Tokyo’s rail network and in public spaces, including loud music performances and backflips on station platforms. The individual, an 18-year-old German man with nearly one million social media followers, began posting videos almost immediately after arriving in Japan on April 17th.
A man was caught on camera violently damaging a pachinko machine decorated with the face of Evangelion Unit-01, an iconic character from the popular anime series, at a pachinko parlor in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture on April 8th.
A growing number of Japanese gravure idols—models known for their swimsuit photo shoots—are entering the sauna world, fueling a new entertainment trend known as "nettobashi" (heatwave shows). These events feature the idols dressed in swimsuits, vigorously fanning heat across sauna-goers in steamy venues packed with excited fans.
Shibata Town, known for its flourishing cherry blossoms, has embraced a tree ownership system to pass the beauty of its roughly 400 commemorative trees—planted to mark births, marriages, and other milestones—on to future generations.
A Chinese couple has been arrested on suspicion of laundering approximately 29 million yen in criminal proceeds obtained through fraud.
Hokkaido Gas has entered the wind power business for the first time, launching a hybrid power plant that combines wind and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Ishikari, Hokkaido.
Prime Minister Ishiba has clarified his stance on ongoing trade negotiations with the Trump administration, stating that security and trade are separate matters and that discussions on security should not be linked to tariffs.
As former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies—particularly tariffs—once again become a topic of global attention, Japanese citizens are voicing a wide range of opinions.
A 72-year-old man died on April 18th in Itoman, Okinawa, after being caught in the waste inlet of a garbage collection truck while cleaning it.
It’s easy to dismiss paid followers as a shortcut — or worse, a scam. But here’s a smarter, more strategic way to look at it: paid followers are not the end goal. They’re just the start of a much bigger content-driven journey.
The World Expo 2025 in Osaka begins on April 13 and runs until October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. With the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” it will showcase innovations in sustainability, technology, and cultural exchange.
A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28th, leaving 3,600 dead and hundreds missing, prompting Myanmar nationals living in Fukuoka City to call for support for their stricken homeland.
Governor Yamashita announced during a regular press conference today that Nara Prefecture will launch a new initiative next month aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from households as part of its broader push toward a decarbonized society.
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The first auction of the season signaling the arrival of new tea was held on the morning of April 18th at the Shizuoka Tea Market in Shizuoka City, with the highest bid reaching 880,000 yen per kilogram, continuing the trend of high prices into 2025.
What began as a swirl of excitement quickly became a full-blown celebration of galactic proportions as Star Wars Celebration made its triumphant return to Japan, bringing together fans from more than 125 countries for a spectacular weekend of panels, premieres, and unforgettable moments.
Service on the Suruga Bay Ferry, which connects Shimizu Port in Shizuoka City and Toi Port in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, resumed on April 18th after a suspension of about three months.
Shonosuke, a 28-year-old rapper from Sapporo, once spent his teenage years in constant fights, arrests, and turmoil. Raised in a single-parent household, his playground was the nightlife district of Susukino, where he ran away from home, dropped out of high school, and was arrested several times for soliciting customers.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo marked its first full week on April 20th, with cumulative attendance surpassing 500,000 and the venue continuing to draw large crowds.
At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, a uniquely shaped robot is helping guide people with visual impairments.
As Golden Week approaches next weekend, one major headache for travelers is the soaring cost of hotel stays. In central Tokyo, a single night can now cost 23,000 yen—not for a luxury or business hotel, but for a capsule hotel.
Consumer prices in Japan rose by an average of 2.7% in fiscal 2024, marking the third consecutive year of inflation above 2%—a stretch not seen since the bubble economy era. But despite similar inflation figures, consumer sentiment today is far less optimistic.
A special video featuring Kogoro, Kid the Phantom Thief, and Conan was released following the Friday Roadshow broadcast of the movie Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.
Mahjong is gaining popularity in Japan, recognized as both a professional sport with growing international recognition and a casual hobby.