In response to the first round of results from this spring's wage negotiations, which showed the highest level of wage increases in 33 years, the Bank of Japan is making final adjustments to end its negative interest rate policy at next week's monetary policy meeting.

Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture is embarking on a new challenge to attract foreign tourists, with the key appointment of an "Inbound Strategy Officer."

Violinist Taro Hakase has crafted a new secret gadget for the TV anime "Doraemon," called the "Anything Violin."

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress met with the recipients of the "Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Festival Emperor's Cup," who have made outstanding achievements in the field of agriculture.

Osaka's Nipponbashi Tool District boasts a history even longer than Tokyo's Kappabashi, renowned for its unique shop owners and innovative gadgets, attracting foreign visitors who rave about their finds.

The Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa-Tsuruga section opened on Saturday morning, now connecting Tokyo Station to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture in as little as three hours.

A "JAL Cockpit ROOM" created in a hotel directly connected to Haneda Airport has been unveiled by Japan Airlines.

A Japanese sweet shaped like a toilet has customers licking the bowl for more.

In a groundbreaking move, the Mayor of Sagamihara City, Kentaro Motomura, delivered responses in the city council based on drafts created by artificial intelligence (AI). This marks the first time AI-generated drafts have been used in this context.

With the maximum temperature in central Tokyo expected to reach 21 degrees on Sunday, forecasters have been adjusting their cherry blossom dates, with the first blooms predicted for March 22.

The Tomioka Maruyama Kofun in Nara City, which gained significant attention with the discovery of East Asia's largest serpentine sword and a unique shield-shaped bronze mirror, dubbed a "national treasure-level discovery," holds another secret.

A photo of Shohei Ohtani and his wife posted on the Dodgers official X account early Friday morning is making waves in Japan ahead of his arrival in Korea.

Across Japan, specialty hamburger stores are gaining traction, as witnessed by a list of 100 prestigious stores based on user ratings from Tabelog.

Prediksi cuaca menunjukkan suhu maksimum mencapai 21 derajat Celsius di pusat kota Tokyo pada hari Minggu, mengakibatkan penyesuaian tanggal perkiraan mekarnya bunga sakura. Berdasarkan perhitungan para ahli, perkiraan mekarnya bunga sakura pertama dijadwalkan pada tanggal 22 Maret.

A residential district in northeast Tokyo is currently undergoing a reformation, with rows of authentic Chinese restaurants, Chinese-style hair salons, and supermarkets displaying signs exclusively in Chinese.

Di Miniland LEGOLAND Jepang, tempat landmark terkenal Jepang dibuat ulang dengan batu bata LEGO, pameran baru bernama "Stasiun Luar Angkasa" akan diluncurkan pada hari Jumat, lengkap dengan landasan peluncuran roket dengan efek asap.

Japanese fans are spending billions of yen supporting their favorite pop idols, from concert tickets to plush toys, in a growing phenomenon known as "Oshikatsu."

Saga Women's Junior College held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, attended by international students, adding a rich cultural diversity to the event.

The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is issuing a warning as incidents of children making unauthorized in-app purchases in smartphone online games continue to rise.

Fukuoka Prefecture saw the appointment of its first female police station chief this month, who expressed her determination to focus on disaster preparedness.

In response to Nissan Motor Co.'s initiation of discussions for potential collaboration with Honda, Vice President Aoyama addressed the media on Thursday, indicating that various scenarios are being examined within the company.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted inspections on four major sesame oil manufacturers on Wednesday, suspecting them of colluding in price-fixing.

On March 13, the day of concentrated responses in the spring labor negotiations, major corporations announcing significant wage increases exceed last year's figures.

In LEGOLAND Japan's Miniland, where famous Japanese landmarks are recreated with LEGO bricks, a new exhibit named "Space Station" will be unveiled on Friday, complete with a rocket launch pad with smoke effects.

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced four primary regions, including Tokyo's 23 wards and Kyoto City, as leading candidates for the introduction of ride-sharing services using private cars for a fee, starting in April.