MUFG Bets on High Interest, Low Fees in New Online Bank

Mitsubishi Motors has announced that it will procure electric vehicles from Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, marking the first time a major Japanese automaker will receive EVs from the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant.

Kansai Electric Power announced plans to construct one of Japan's largest battery storage facilities on the former site of the Tanagawa Power Station in Misaki Town, Osaka Prefecture, in an effort to stabilize the supply of renewable energy.

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.