Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has initiated the creation of guidelines for taking home leftovers as part of its efforts to reduce food waste. Restaurants are hopeful for clear directions on preventing food poisoning.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have announced the average life expectancy for Japanese people last year, with women having an average life expectancy of 87.14 years, and men 81.09 years, both about half a month higher than the previous year.
Theft of air conditioner outdoor units has surged as Japan's heatwave continues, leaving some businesses unable to run critical cooling systems.
A Japanese man has been detained at a Thai airport for attempting to smuggle over 200 more scorpions, spiders, and other insects than he declared.
Osaka has topped the 'Japan Urban Power Rankings' for the fourth consecutive year. Conducted by Mori Building's think tank, the ranking evaluates 136 cities across Japan in six categories, including economy, culture, and environment.
Located at the very northern tip of Japan’s largest island of Honshu, the Shimokita Peninsula is one of the country’s most remote areas - home to spectacular ocean views, curious rock formations and Osorezan - or Fear Mountain - a sacred mountain set within an otherworldly volcanic landscape said to be the gateway to the afterlife. (japan-guide.com)
Japan's northern Akita Prefecture experienced a torrential deluge Friday, causing major flooding and the collapse of a bridge in Kamikoani Village.
In Japan, foreign tourists are flocking to unexpected locations, with some spots reporting that 90% of their visitors are from overseas. A closer look reveals why these places, often unnoticed by locals, are drawing such attention.
Nara Prefecture Police are urging tourists to refrain from mistreating deer at Nara Park, following an increase in troubling incidents. The deer at Nara Park are designated as national natural treasures, and recent months have seen a surge in abusive behavior towards them, coinciding with a rise in visitor numbers.
In today's video, we discuss the major changes to the Xbox Game Pass Service and discuss why it is causing outrage. (Lady Decade)
"Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance" is an all-new original animation composed of six 30-minute episodes focusing on the European front of the One Year War, which was the setting of the first Gundam series, 'Mobile Suit Gundam.'
The intense battle action manga "KENGAN ASHURA" (written by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Daromeon) is a massive hit and remains steadfast as the most popular comic among readers of the comics website Ura Sunday and the comics app MangaONE. (Netflix Anime)
In today's video we look at a lost sequel to Super Mario World for the Philips CDI known as Super Marios Wacky Worlds. Let's look at the bizarre history of this game. (Lady Decade)
A hidden omakase sushi spot in one of Tokyo's most heavily trafficked hubs, that’s delicious and traditional, yet modern, young and tourist-friendly. That's Sushi Hajime. (Japan by Food)
The 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris officially commenced with an opening ceremony held on the Seine River in the city center on the 26th (27th Japan time).
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is facing a decline in the number of applicants, leading to concerns about future recruitment. In an effort to showcase the appeal of the profession, the department held a training event for students, featuring demonstrations by special police units.
A dinosaur fossil found in a stratum dating back approximately 110 million years (Early Cretaceous) in Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, has been identified as a new genus and species of the small carnivorous dinosaur family Troodontidae, which is closely related to birds.
Starting in October, the Japanese government will introduce a new support measure aimed at addressing the logistics industry's labor shortage, known as the "2024 Problem," by offering up to 5 yen in points per delivery for using services like "Leave Delivery," where packages are left at the door.
Convenience store giant Lawson was delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on July 24, as it enters a joint management system with Mitsubishi Corporation and KDDI.
A new multi-use complex has opened in Shibuya, Tokyo, an area experiencing a significant development boom, often described as a once-in-a-century transformation.
The national average minimum wage for this fiscal year has been set at 1,054 yen per hour, with the increase of 50 yen marking the largest ever.