Study: Hundreds in Indonesia legally named after anime characters like Naruto, Inuyasha.
In Indonesia, many people are naming their children after anime characters, reflecting the medium's growing global popularity.
7-Eleven Japan introduces doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken.
7-Eleven introduces unique fried chicken inspired by tonkotsu ramen flavor and a new snack for enhancing ramen.
Japan’s language rules for permanent residency should ensure applicants demonstrate proficiency in the Japanese language.
Japan proposes language and orientation requirements for permanent residency, marking a shift toward better integration of foreign residents.
1,400+ Japanese cities: foreign populations increase, total populations decrease.
Japan's foreign resident population is increasing significantly, while the native population continues to decline, according to government data.
Gut bacteria linked to Japan's colorectal cancer cases.
A Japanese study found colibactin toxin in nearly half of colorectal cancer cases, linking it to genetic mutations and potential prevention.
Japan's government debt reached a record ¥1.3 trillion by the end of June.
Japan's central government debt reached a record ¥1.34 trillion, reflecting ongoing borrowing due to spending exceeding tax revenues.
Sony, TSMC to invest ¥1 trillion in joint Japan chip plant.
Sony and TSMC are planning a ¥1 trillion factory in Japan for next-gen image sensors, starting production in 2029.
Weekly Shonen Jump's circulation dips below one million, signaling the end of a manga era.
Weekly Shonen Jump remains Japan's top manga magazine, but its print circulation has fallen below one million for the first time.
Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio is 37%, below the 45% goal for 2030.
Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio dropped to 37%, far below the 45% target for 2030, highlighting its vulnerability to food supply issues.
7-Eleven Japan introduces Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie, innovating convenience store beverages.
A unique grilled corn smoothie is exclusively available at select 7-Eleven stores in Tokyo's Chuo and Chiyoda wards.
Japan extends Type 2 foreign workers' stay by five years.
The Immigration Services Agency plans to introduce a five-year stay for specified skilled foreign workers starting January, 2024.
Haneda Airport sets stricter luggage check-in deadlines for domestic flights.
JAL and ANA will require bag check-in 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights, starting soon.
Pokémon Center Online now requires a Japanese ID card for purchasing certain Pokémon items.
Only residents of Japan can purchase specific Pokémon items online due to new ID requirements aimed at preventing scalping.