Osaka court rejects ban on hanging executions.

The Osaka District Court dismissed a ban on hanging executions, citing lack of grounds and adherence to existing criminal judgments.

Many Japanese women regret marrying their husbands, but there's more to the story.

A survey reveals that many Japanese women regret marrying their husbands, mainly due to financial issues and dissatisfaction.

Shueisha's 100-year manga collaboration features T-shirts at Uniqlo.

Shueisha celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special Uniqlo T-shirt collection featuring iconic manga series like Hunter x Hunter and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Takaichi and Meloni agree on enhanced security and economic ties.

Japan and Italy agreed to enhance security cooperation, focusing on supply chains, military development, and addressing global stability issues.

Takaichi may suspend food sales tax in election promise.

Prime Minister Takaichi is considering suspending food sales tax before the upcoming election, despite potential revenue losses of ¥5 trillion.

Poké Ball cakes available for Pokémon's 30th anniversary.

Ariake’s Pokémon Milk Harbour Mont Blanc are sweet chestnut cakes shaped like Poké Balls, filled with anko and featuring Pokémon wrappers.

Japan pursues rare earth resources due to China's supply constraints.

A Japanese mining ship has started a month-long mission to extract rare earth minerals from the seabed, lessening reliance on China.

Bessent expresses worries over yen's 'one-sided depreciation,' according to Katayama.

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama and the U.S. Treasury Secretary worry about the yen's depreciation, prompting potential intervention.

Young Tokyo coffee shop owners revive declining coffeehouse culture.

Japan's traditional coffee shops, kissaten, are reviving as nostalgic spots popular among youth, celebrated through social media.

Japanese researchers create glowing sperm in mice.

Researchers at Hokkaido University created glowing sperm in mice to improve reproductive health studies and reduce animal testing.

Scandal-hit ex-Maebashi mayor reelected.

Former Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa was reelected, overcoming a scandal while promising to improve the city and increase voter engagement.

Japan initiates legal support for crime victims.

Japan launched a free legal assistance program for crime victims and bereaved families to provide support in various legal matters.