Starting in December, SBI Shinsei Bank has raised the interest rate for ordinary savings accounts to 0.3%—about three times the standard rate—for all depositors aged 28 and under.

A doctor who ran unsuccessfully in the October Lower House election has been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of promising campaign workers monetary compensation.

A vehicle carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a leading escort car. No injuries were reported.

Today, I asked my friend's to share their experiences about dating in Japan as a mixed race! (JESSEOGN)

The 'Bandit' roller coaster at Yomiuriland in western Tokyo, came to a grinding halt Saturday, leaving 25 passengers stranded.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is connecting Nagano and Toyama over Japan's Northern Alps with 8 diffenrent transportation such as cable car adn electric bus. (Tokyo Kenchan)

Gold smuggling into Japan has reached unprecedented levels, with smugglers employing increasingly ingenious methods to evade detection. Customs officials have uncovered gold hidden in wigs, the tips of golf clubs, and even within luggage cart components.

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has announced plans to load nuclear fuel into Reactor No. 6 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture by June next year as part of efforts to restart the facility.

A large-scale survey conducted by an organization supporting economically challenged families raising children revealed that nearly 90% of respondents in struggling households hope for measures to make school-related expenses for elementary, junior high, and high schools free.

JR Central and JR West plan to reduce the number of non-reserved seats on the Nozomi Shinkansen, operating on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines, starting next spring, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Japan’s airline industry is experiencing a significant boost from record inbound tourism, but rising costs and geopolitical challenges are tempering the financial gains.

Concerns have grown around the Harumi Flag area, the former Olympic Village turned residential complex, where a series of mysterious key boxes have been found.

SoftBank Group is set to acquire up to $1.5 billion (approximately 225 billion yen) worth of OpenAI shares from its employees, according to a report by CNBC on November 27th.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has launched an on-site investigation into Amazon Japan, alleging that the company forced sellers to lower prices. The investigation will also examine potential involvement by Amazon's U.S. headquarters.

Warner Bros. Studio Japan has announced the recall of the 'Godric Gryffindor's Sword,' a piece of merchandise sold at the Harry Potter-themed interactive facility in Nerima Ward, Tokyo.

A new hot spring facility, touted as the largest in Kanto, opened this autumn in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Featuring saunas, gourmet collaborations, and private relaxation spaces, the complex has already garnered attention from enthusiasts.

PwC, a leading audit firm, and Takara Printing have announced a collaboration to provide English disclosure support services, including the translation of securities reports. This initiative comes as the Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to mandate companies listed on the Prime Market to disclose financial information in English starting April 2025, aiming to attract overseas investors.

Step into the heart of Tokyo’s culinary history at Tamakiya, a legendary Tsukudani shop located in Shimbashi! (TabiEats)

Kozo Iizuka, a former senior official convicted in a 2019 car crash in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, that killed two people and injured nine others, has died at the age of 93. Iizuka passed away in October, reportedly due to natural causes.

The Governor of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan has expressed his view that there were no illegalities in his election campaign. The remark came as some are accusing him of violating the public offices election law over the use of a PR company in the campaign. (NHK)

As Kai makes her way home, she’s ambushed by none other than Lizard — a relentless detective hot on her trail. (Netflix Anime)

Mt.Fuji looks amazing where you see it from. If you have option of driving, you have a lot more choices of locations you can access. I went 1 night trip to Mt.Fuji an drove around 360 degree of the moutian. (Tokyo Kenchan)

A store featured as a model in the anime "Crayon Shin-chan" closed its doors on November 24th.

Japan is on track to surpass its all-time annual record for foreign visitors, with over 30 million arrivals so far this year.

It’s not Shibuya, Asakusa or Shinjuku. Time Out ranked Gakugeidaigaku as one of the “Coolest Neighborhoods in the World” — the only one in Japan this year. And it also may just be one of the city’s best-kept secrets. (Japan by Food)