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Kokone Kondo, a Japanese skier, has been facing cyberbullying intensifying the disappointment of not being able to compete in back-to-back Winter Olympic Games due to injury....
Police uncovered 336 online posts suggesting potential attacks through internet monitoring during the current Lower House election period in Japan. This was part of ongoing efforts to prevent lone-wol...
Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi won her first Olympic medal since Pyeongchang in 2018 when she secured a bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This medal was especially significant as it helped her o...
Japanese children are experiencing record low levels of tooth decay, potentially due to school-based oral hygiene programs and increased health awareness at home....
The Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University has established a memorial website dedicated to a deceased chimpanzee regarded as a genius in cognitive ability studies. The site collects public con...
Two brothers who run Kusuri no Aoki are embroiled in a battle for control with the company's largest outside shareholders, Aeon and activist fund Oasis Management....
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara are positioned fifth after making a mistake in their short program. Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin took the lead following their...
Lack of English-language resources for hiking in Japan led one Filipina resident to create a detailed website mapping out various mountain trails, providing guidance beyond what is available on social...
Police officials in Shizuoka conducted a raid on the residence of Takubo, who recently resigned from her position as mayor of Ito, amid allegations that she falsified her academic credentials. Initial...
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has resolved an instrumentation issue at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power facility, leading to a delay in restarting the reactor by approximately half a day....
Japanese ski jumper, Nikaido, has earned his third medal at the Olympics in the men's large hill event. Slovenian favorite, Domen Prevc, secured a gold medal as expected....
Japan released the captain of a Chinese fishing boat arrested within Japan's exclusive economic zone near Nagasaki. The vessel was seized and ordered to stop for inspection after allegedly attempting ...
Japanese authorities have released a detained Chinese fishing vessel's captain after China agreed to provide financial collateral. This information was reported by Japan's public broadcaster NHK and o...
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party seeks to expedite parliamentary approval for the budget by potentially reducing question time from lawmakers within its coalition....
In the men's halfpipe event, Australia's Scotty James secured a podium spot, preventing a Japanese sweep of the medals. The top three were Yuto Totsuka (Gold), Ryusei Yamada (Bronze), with Ruka Hirano...
Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department has handed over documents concerning two U.S. Marine Corps members who are accused of breaking into several restaurants in Tokyo and stealing cash to public pros...
The Oscar museum unveils an exhibit featuring numerous drawings and storyboards from Hayao Miyazaki's animated film 'Ponyo'. These items were gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Studio Ghibli. Th...
The Japanese government has adjusted medical fee structures to balance healthcare cost management with the need for wage increases in the health sector due to inflation pressures....
Japan has seen a surge in support for conservative parties, which signals an ongoing shift in the country's political landscape towards more right-leaning policies and views....
Valentine's Day in Japan is evolving from an obligatory tradition to a more self-indulgent celebration....
The second season of anime series 'Drops of God' focuses on compelling characters who are not necessarily likeable, emphasizing their complex relationships particularly a rivalry between siblings....
A student-led initiative called Login.jp uses DJ sets to integrate club sounds into everyday locations like fish markets and corner stores in Japan, thereby reshaping perspectives of daily life throug...
Japanese insurance company Dai-ichi Life has disclosed that 1,155 unauthorized data transfers of customer personal information occurred through its agents....
The Japanese transport ministry is considering providing financial support for expanding passenger walkways and increasing baggage conveyor belts at airports to alleviate congestion....
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reported that the producer price index in Japan increased by 2.3% in January, compared to a 2.4% rise the previous month. The producer price index measures costs between compan...
Toyota has extended its deadline for a major deal worth approximately $35 billion amid opposition from activist investor Elliott Management. This extension keeps alive the possibility that Elliott cou...
The Japanese QR code payment platform PayPay is reportedly considering forming a joint venture with Visa International to expand operations in the United States. This initiative represents PayPay's fi...
Japanese swordmakers face a dwindling population, yet their katana swords are gaining popularity among younger women....
The article discusses Naomi Kawase's exploration of intertwining spirituality with real-life medical drama, focusing on the challenge of balancing spiritual musings with compelling narratives about li...
A two-day Asian intellectual property festival named Con-Con Hong Kong will take place on April 4 and 5 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event will feature Japanese pop culture icons including the ...
This Lunar New Year, South Korean travelers are shifting their focus from domestic travel to international destinations, particularly Japan. More than 50% of flight searches by South Koreans during th...
According to recent data, over 60% of Japanese prefectural and municipal governments have sought children's opinions when formulating policies aimed at better representing their needs....
Leah Blayney, who has previously played for and coached Australia's national junior teams, took on a position as an assistant in Japan last year. She is contributing to the team’s strategic planning t...
Owner Shota Umemoto has opened a unique bar in Yokohama aimed at encouraging conversations about leaving unsatisfying jobs. Surprised by its rapid popularity on social media, the establishment offers ...
In 2025, Japan's government debt reached an unprecedented level of ¥1.34 quadrillion. The figures show a rise of ¥6.27 trillion in general government bonds which stood at ¥1.09 quadrillion....
The potential inclusion of the junior partner from the Japan Innovation Party within the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Takaichi remains uncertain as it is not yet clear what position, if any, they...
The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts a 50 percent probability for the onset of El Niño conditions in spring and a further increase to a 60 percent likelihood by summer, with an equal chance of no...
Japanese health officials warn of severe hay fever season ahead as early symptoms like itchy eyes and runny noses have been reported recently. The peak pollen levels in Tokyo and eastern regions are e...
Kindai University has achieved a world-first by successfully farming blackthroat seaperch (nodoguro). The university aims to serve this fish at its restaurants and sell it to other farmers within five...
The Japanese singer Aina The End discusses her breakthrough hit song 'Kakumei Dochu - On the Way', which was featured prominently in an anime series. She reflects on how this single helped establish h...
Japan's highest court has ruled that the remains of an ex-leader of the cult-group Aum Shinrikyo should be handed over to their daughter, despite fears that they would be misused by the group or its f...
Hiromichi Nakao's film 'Michiyuki - Voices of Time' is a bittersweet representation of what becomes of the physical world as memories and people disappear, capturing the texture of an era long gone....
The city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture has canceled its Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival. The cancellation was motivated by concerns that the large number of visitors were threatening the q...
A professor from the University of Tokyo has been recommended for a United Nations panel responsible for conducting scientific assessments regarding opportunities and risks associated with artificial ...
Sony has updated its financial projections for the fiscal year ending March, now forecasting an operating profit of ¥1.54 trillion compared to its earlier prediction of ¥1.43 trillion....
Theater company Mum&Gypsy and author Mieko Kawakami are partnering on a stage adaptation of her work, marking their fourth collaboration....
James Holmes discusses historical parallels between modern-day United States and Imperial Japan prior to World War II. The article argues that while the U.S. Navy was superior during WWII due to its r...
The article discusses a Japanese adaptation of a Cantonese dish called shrimp toast that incorporates XO sauce and is described as an indulgent treat....
A French pub named Bonjour Les Amis located in Nishiogikubo, western Tokyo, provides hearty French dishes and hosts vibrant game nights that attract an eclectic international crowd....