Naming a child is a great joy for parents, but it also comes with the weight of knowing that it’s a decision that can shape the child’s whole life. Motor vehicle manufacturers face a similar challenge ...

The Honda N-Box microvan was Japan’s top-selling passenger car by brand in 2025, the fourth consecutive year it has earned the honor, according to an announcement by the Japan Automobile Dealers ...

Japan’s major media organizations have released their results for December public opinion surveys gauging sentiment about Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and her government. Her performance was ...

Kusatsu Onsen topped a ranking of the most popular hot springs in Japan for the third consecutive year in 2026. The atmosphere of this hot spring resort in Gunma Prefecture, combined with the ...

On December 20, 2025, the Moveum Yokohama, a spacious facility offering immersive artistic experiences, opened at Yamashita Pier in Yokohama, housed in a former warehouse with a 60-year history. The ...

According to the United Nations report Prospects for World Urbanization (2025 edition), the population of the Tokyo metropolitan area is 33.4 million, ranking third worldwide. Osaka ranks twenty-fifth ...

A 234-kilogram bluefin tuna from Aomori Prefecture’s Ōma region was sold for a new record of ¥510.3 million at Toyosu Market’s 2026 New Year auction, held on January 5. The previous record was ¥333.6 ...

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese freelance television announcer Hiroshi Kume, known for hosting popular music show "The Best Ten" and news show "News Station," died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, it ...

Beijing, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)--The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Tuesday announced an immediate ban on the exports to Japan of dual-use goods, which can be used for both commercial and military purposes ...

The Shōgatsu season, particularly New Year’s Day, is regarded as Japan’s most important holiday, combining traditions and customs expressing gratitude for the past year and ensuring health and ...