In the case where Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter was prosecuted for making unauthorized transfers from Ohtani's account, it has been revealed that the mastermind behind the illegal gambling had converted the received money into cash at casinos.
The carcass of a cat was found near a plating factory in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on March 30th.
A South Korean man suspected of involvement in the case of a couple's bodies found in Nasu Town, Tochigi, was arrested early Wednesday morning.
Now, many foreign tourists come to Japan and enjoy our culture, and our government is trying to make Japan a great tourism country. But, to be honest, we are flooded with many problems. You may say foreign tourists will destroy Japan. Today, I will talk about the reason why myths about Japan exist. What is an inbound nation? (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
During the Golden Week holidays, an unfamiliar animal was spotted wandering through the city streets.
Construction has commenced on a black curtain intended to obscure Mount Fuji in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, a response to repeated bad behavior by tourists at this popular photo spot.
On Showa Day, April 29th, a collection of vehicles from the Showa era converged in Wakayama.
Temperatures soared to a summery 24.5C as the "AOMORI Spring Festival" kicked off, featuring a spectacular parade of giant nebuta floats that captivated spectators along the streets.
Aberage TV has released a teaser for their journey to Okinawa Main Island, filmed in April 2024.
May is right around the corner, and so are T・P BON, Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf, and My Oni Girl! Premiering on Netflix this month. (Netflix Anime)
"Blue Archive: The Animation" is a TV anime adaptation of the popular mobile game "Blue Archive." The anime is set in the expansive, fictional city of Kivotos—a massive academy city composed of thousands of schools.
The rapidly rising ten-member dance and vocal group BUDDiiS held their final performance of their 2024 hall tour at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall on April 28th and 29th.
Mister Donut, operated by Duskin, has announced a price increase for some of its doughnuts, effective July 3rd. The classic 'Pon De Ring', 'Old Fashioned', and 'Angel French' among 19 items will see a price hike of 10 yen.
Mayor Ryosuke Takashima of Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, has completed one year in office as the youngest mayor in history. In an interview, Mayor Takashima stated, "Executing policies is the critical theme for my second year."
Kobe University announced on March 30th that it has discovered a molecular compound, termed "Mn007," that can inhibit infections caused by the necrotizing fasciitis-inducing bacterium known as Group A Streptococcus, commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria.
Tenri City in Nara Prefecture has opened a "dedicated desk" to handle complaints that were traditionally managed within schools.
May 1st marks the celebration of the international labor movement known as May Day. In Osaka, a rally was held where attendees called for the extension of recent substantial wage increases to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well.
The earnings reports from Japan's five major securities firms are in, showing strong performances boosted by the rising stock market.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on April 30th that the number of vacant homes across the country has reached 9 million, setting a new record high.
Market insiders estimate that the government and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might have conducted a forex intervention scaled at 5 trillion yen.