Ishiba Holds First Talks With Trump, Pledges $1 Trillion in US Investment: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held his first meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on the morning of the 7th (early on the 8th Japan time).…

Foxconn Reportedly in Talks with Nissan: A senior executive of Taiwan’s electronics manufacturing giant, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn), reportedly visited Japan last month and met with Nissan officials, according to Taiwanese media reports. (News…

Japan Expo Thailand 2025' Showcases Japanese Food and Subculture: One of Southeast Asia's largest events, 'Japan Expo Thailand 2025,' has opened, highlighting Japanese traditions and subculture to attract younger generations. (News On Japan)

Futenma Base Redevelopment to Feature Central Park: A meeting was held on February 5th to discuss the redevelopment of the Futenma Air Station site, a project led by Okinawa Prefecture and Ginowan City. Experts, local residents, and stakeholders…

Mononoke The Movie: Chapter 2: Fire Rat: The highly anticipated Mononoke: The Movie - Chapter Two: Fire Rat is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on March 14, 2025. Following the fierce battle against the Mononoke Karakasa, the Medicine…

Experts Warn of Strain on Japan's Healthcare as Medical Costs Rises: The Japanese government is set to raise the cap on high-cost medical expenses starting in August, a decision that has ignited intense debate among politicians, healthcare experts, and…

Expo Site Bans Large Luggage: Visitors to the Osaka-Kansai Expo will not be allowed to bring large luggage, such as suitcases, into the venue. Organizers are urging attendees to store their bags at hotels or train stations before arrival. (News On Japan)

Fiery Descent at Wakayama's Kamikura Shrine: The annual Otomo Festival took place on February 6th at Kamikura Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture. The event saw men clad in white robes, each carrying a flaming torch,…

Strawberry Crisis: Declining Harvests Spur AI Innovations: Despite its widespread popularity, strawberry production in Japan is facing a crisis. Harvest yields have been declining year by year, largely due to the aging farming population and a shrinking…

Valentine's Day Faces 'Cacao Shock': The average price per Valentine's Day chocolate stands at 418 yen, marking a 5.8% increase from 2024, according to Teikoku Databank, with chocolates from international brands averaging 435 yen per piece, 35 yen higher…

Why Nissan and Honda's Alliance Plans Fell Apart: Nissan’s CEO has informed Honda’s president of the company’s decision to terminate merger discussions. Why did the planned alliance between Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers break down? (News…

Maehara Gambles on Free High School Tuition -- Will It Become Reality?: Discussions on making high school tuition free have been gaining momentum in the Japanese Diet, with negotiations intensifying among the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the…

Once a Poison Gas Factory, Now a Rabbit Paradise: Located off the coast of Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Ōkunoshima—popularly known as "Rabbit Island"—is home to hundreds of wild rabbits. Every year, thousands of tourists visit the island to…

Nagoya’s Sakae District Revitalized with High-Rise Developments: Nagoya’s Sakae district, one of Aichi Prefecture’s major commercial areas, is undergoing extensive redevelopment to create a more vibrant urban space and replace aging buildings. (News On…

Kobe Airport Expands: Charter Flights to Seoul, Shanghai: Kobe Airport will begin operating international charter flights on April 18, connecting the city with five destinations, including Seoul, Shanghai, and Taiwan. The announcement comes as…

A Glimpse Into the Future of Food at Osaka-Kansai Expo: Osaka-Kansai Expo will offer visitors a glimpse into the "future of food," with companies unveiling innovative dining experiences set to be featured at the event. (News On Japan)

Panasonic to Disband and Split Into Three Companies: Panasonic Holdings has announced plans to dissolve its core subsidiary, Panasonic Corporation, and split it into three separate companies as part of its business restructuring efforts. (News On Japan)

Survey Shows More Support for Using Maiden Names at Work: A recent Cabinet Office survey on gender equality revealed that 43.3% of respondents who changed their surname after marriage wanted to continue using their maiden name in the workplace. This…

Japan's Real Wages Down 0.2% in 2024, Marking Third Year of Decline: Japan’s real wages declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, failing to keep pace with rising prices, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (News On Japan)

Why Did This Rural Village Build a Billion-Yen Toilet?: A newly built public toilet in a remote village in Nara Prefecture has become the subject of controversy—not for its design, but for its staggering cost of nearly 1 billion yen. (News On Japan)