Nikkei Stock Average Hits Highest Level Since Post-Bubble Era

Police have launched a public awareness campaign to warn local rice farmers about rampant thefts driven by soaring prices.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to establish a new online-only bank by the end of the next fiscal year, aiming to attract younger customers in an environment where interest-bearing deposits are gaining renewed importance.

Japan's creative sectors—spanning anime, gaming, architecture, and advertising—are globally renowned for their innovation and quality.

As Golden Week reaches its final day on May 6th, the Expo site is bustling with visitors debating what souvenirs to take home. To help those unsure of what to buy, a full investigation was launched into the most popular items.

A traditional tea maker in Kyoto is raising concerns over Chinese-made products being sold under the name "Uji matcha," a term long associated with premium green tea grown and produced in parts of Kyoto Prefecture.

A new form of e-commerce known as "live commerce" is rapidly gaining popularity in Japan, especially among housewives. Operated by Osaka-based startup Celest, the model uses social media livestreams to sell products in real time while interacting with viewers.

For many farmers who have long struggled with low income, this price surge has become a rare boost in motivation. As rice prices climb amid nationwide shortages, some producers are finally seeing a chance to earn a sustainable living.

In Japan’s urban housing market, real estate prices continue to rise, with the average price of a newly built condominium in Tokyo’s 23 wards exceeding 100 million yen in fiscal 2024.