News On Japan
October 04, 2024
A man who was placed on the public wanted list Thursday is suspected of playing a key role in a series of robberies in Tokyo and Saitama.
Image of Man Evades Arrest After Series of Violent Robberies

The prestigious American magazine 'TIME' has selected actress Anna Sawai as one of this year’s '100 Next.'

Osaka City has handed over land for the Integrated Resort (IR) project, which will include a casino, after signing a contract to lease the land to the developer for 35 years at a monthly rent of 2.1 billion yen.


SOCIETY | October 04, 2024
The first court hearing was held for a 53-year-old woman accused of throwing raw eggs at her neighbor's house in Kawabe, Gifu.
Image of First Trial for Egg Throwing Neighbor

A veteran zookeeper at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has been caught allegedly stealing animal feed that was stored in the kitchen, following the mysterious disappearance of apples, oranges, and other foods.

It has been 18 years since Princess Nori made the stunning decision to renounce her royal status and leave the Imperial family behind, a bold move that sent shockwaves through the country and sparked a fierce debate about the role of tradition and modernity in Japanese society. (The Ultimate Expedition)

A new method of romance scamming, where money is extracted through sweet talk, is leaving hapless victims with a bitter taste.


Tokyo Tower has launched its first-ever premium tour following the renovation of its observation deck. Starting from october 5th, the 'TOKYO DIAMOND TOUR' will limit entry to just 70 guests per day, offering an exclusive experience inside Tokyo Tower.
Image of Tokyo Tower Launches First Premium Tour

A large sinkhole was found on the taxiway of Miyazaki Airport on Wednesday, caused by the explosion of a 500-pound U.S.-made bomb.

Kyoto has launched a pilot project called the 'HANDS FREE BUS' to tackle overtourism and alleviate congestion on city buses, particularly caused by tourists with large luggage.

The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, a staple of Osaka's summer tradition, was captured in its full glory. Featuring footage shot by ytv cameramen, who poured their collective efforts into capturing the event, the video includes stunning scenes filmed from a helicopter.

In preparation for Halloween on October 31, Tokyo Disneyland has unveiled its newly revamped parade for the first time in six years.


Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo's parents have arranged for them to get married. However, there's a problem: whenever Ranma is splashed with cold water, he turns into a girl! The stage is set for a slapstick martial arts rom-com filled with quirky characters! (Netflix Anime)
Image of Ranma1/2 | Official Trailer

The movie Under the Big Onion has released special footage. The story revolves around the concept of falling in love with "someone you have not yet seen."

In this video we explore the demo for Warlord: Awaji, an upcoming indie samurai game set during Japan's violent 14th century! (The Shogunate)

'You Are Ms. Servant' revolves around an ordinary high school boy who suddenly finds his life intertwined with that of a former assassin.

The second season of the anime series "My Happy Marriage", based on the hit light novel series that has sold over 9 million copies, will release in January 2025. Along with an introduction of Season 2, teaser art and a trailer offering a sneak peek of the new season has been released. (Netflix Anime)


Japan is famous for having unique, fun, and very delicious vending machine food and this time I'm going to be doing a Japanese vending machine food tour for 30 hours! (Strictly Dumpling)

NHK surveyed the education boards of local governments across the country to find out more about the teacher shortage at elementary, junior high and senior high schools as well as special needs schools. (NHK)

On 27 September, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader from an unprecedentedly large field of nine contenders. He succeeded Fumio Kishida as prime minister on 1 October, and has called an election for 27 October. After suffering defeats in four previous party leadership elections, how did Ishiba win this time? (East Asia Forum)

SoftBank Group's Chairman and CEO, Masayoshi Son, spoke on the 3rd about the significant advancements in OpenAI's latest foundation model, 'o1,' which powers ChatGPT.


BUSINESS | October 04, 2024
Under Prime Minister Ishiba’s new economic policy, termed "Ishibanomics," what will happen to prices, wages, and ultimately, our daily lives? Ishiba's unusual remarks on interest rates have caused stock market volatility, leaving many to question the future direction of the government's economic policies.
Image of Can Minimum Wage Be Raised to 1,500 Yen Under 'Ishibanomics'?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are currently facing both tailwinds and headwinds. We’ve investigated the strategies of popular Chinese manufacturers and the Japanese players that are fighting back.

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is set to introduce new mobile phone numbers starting with '060,' possibly as early as December, marking the first addition of a new number in 11 years.

Takeshi Niinami, President and CEO at Suntory Holdings, says Japanese companies need to increase wages to retain good talent. (Bloomberg)

Bankruptcies of yakiniku restaurants in Japan have surged to a record pace this year, largely due to the rising costs of imported beef fueled by the prolonged depreciation of the yen.