During his farewell press conference on March 23, outgoing Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima addressed the cancellation of the men's soccer World Cup Asian second-round qualifier between Japan and North Korea, which was scheduled for March 26.

In the realm of entertainment, a seismic shift has occurred, altering not only how we consume our favourite shows and movies but also reshaping the economic landscape of the industry.

With just one week left in the month, many individuals are currently preparing to move due to changes in their environment with the new fiscal year. This time of year typically sees a high concentration of relocations, but this year, it appears even more difficult to secure moving reservations.

From AnimeJapan 2024, which started on March 23rd, we bring you a report from the TOHO ANIMATION booth. In terms of impact, it was one of the top attractions at AnimeJapan 2024.

Kyushu experienced record-breaking rainfalls on Sunday, triggering landslides and prompting caution against mudslides and rising river levels.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) will end its practice of visual weather observations across the country, except in Tokyo and Osaka, from March 26.

The world's largest anime event is being held at Tokyo Big Sight over the weekend, drawing hordes of anime fans, many dressed in cosplay.

ANA Holdings is set to significantly reduce its domestic air cargo rates to as much as one-tenth of the current prices starting next month.

Five-hundred drones painted messages and images over Tokyo on Friday night, including a giant mushroom, aimed at promoting eye health care.

The spring public opening of Inui Street within the Imperial Palace has commenced. Spanning approximately 750 meters, Inui Street is home to over a hundred cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino varieties, offering a picturesque landscape for the many visitors.

In response to Nissan Motor Co.'s violation of the subcontractor law, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has announced that it will conduct an "urgent inspection" to ensure no illegal transactions exist across the industry.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February, excluding volatile fresh food prices, increased by 2.8% compared to the same month last year.

The "Sweet Potato Expo" held last month brought together 33 select stores from across Japan, where innovative sweet potato desserts were born, thanks to breeding advancements that have produced varieties with higher sugar content and a velvety texture.

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Kansai International Airport has resumed the collection of foreign coin donations, a gesture that turns travelers’ leftover currency into charitable aid.

In response to the over-tourism challenge, Kyoto City is introducing a "Tourist Express Bus" service consisting of two routes: one connects Kyoto Station directly to Gojozaka near Kiyomizu Temple; while the other starts from Kyoto Station, stopping only at major tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple and Ginkakuji Temple.

Facing the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, factory tours are witnessing a resurgence in popularity, drawing families eager to peek behind the scenes of their favorite products.

A handwritten letter from Saigo Takamori to Okubo Toshimichi, missing for about 100 years, has been discovered in Shiga Prefecture.

The screening process for textbooks to be used in junior highs nationwide from April next year has concluded, despite the approval of two textbooks being deferred due to an information leak.

A mega capsule toy store has opened its doors in Umeda, Osaka, featuring over 2,000 "gachagacha" machines including a wide range of items from popular characters to miniature toys.

The Emperor and Empress embarked on a visit to Ishikawa Prefecture, aiming to personally assess the devastation caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

The special program "Anime Questions War and the Future: 20 Years of Gundam SEED" will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 10:45 pm to 11:28 pm on March 25th.

Japan Airlines announced its plan to introduce 42 new passenger aircraft with high fuel efficiency between the fiscal years of 2025 and 2030.

Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, known as one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts, is experiencing a transformation. The famous tourist destination is now bustling with young visitors, marking a shift toward becoming a hot spot among the younger generation.

Nidec Corporation, an electronics manufacturer based in Kyoto, has announced that it has entered into a naming rights agreement with Keihan Group, which operates Kyoto Tower.

Starting with the 2026 academic year, Kyoto University announced the introduction of admission slots exclusively available to women in its Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering.