Japan to enhance water infrastructure post road collapse.

The government is drafting a new resilience plan to repair Japan's water and sewer pipelines after a recent sinkhole incident.

Pizza Hut Japan offers a Jiro-style ramen pizza upgrade.

Pizza Hut's limited-time "Ramen Pizza" features Jiro-style toppings and flavors, combining ramen elements with a classic pizza experience.

Japan considers stricter buyout rules for minority shareholder protection.

Japan plans stricter rules for management buyouts to protect minority shareholders, improving disclosure and requiring special committee reviews.

Nissan shares drop, Honda shares rise after merger talks end.

Nissan's shares fell 4.8% after reports of its withdrawal from merger talks with Honda over subsidiary proposals.

Japan to aid digital nomad attraction efforts.

In 2025, Japan will support municipalities attracting digital nomads with subsidies for workspaces and lodging to boost local consumption.

Foreign tourist arrested in Japan for attacking convenience store clerk over 3-yen bag dispute.

A misunderstanding over a 3 yen bag led to a violent confrontation between a convenience store clerk and a tourist.

Hokkaido faces record snowfall as cold front affects Japan.

A powerful low-pressure system brings record snowfall to Hokkaido, with Obihiro receiving over 1 meter in 12 hours.

Snow-covered mountain in Japan hosts hide-and-seek game for 100 players.

Shakotan will host a winter outdoor hide-and-seek game for all ages on February 23, despite freezing temperatures.

Two ex-Japan Airlines pilots grounded for lying about drinking.

Two former Japan Airlines pilots were suspended for excessive drinking before a flight and lying about it, leading to their firing.

Roads unfit for extreme weather from climate change.

California's Highway One, heavily impacted by climate change, has closed sections due to landslides, causing increased road maintenance costs nationwide.

44% of Japanese feel impacted by dual-surname issue.

A survey shows 44% of Japanese people feel personally affected by discussions on married couples' surnames, up 2.7% from 2022.

Tokyo police arrest brothel operator targeting foreign tourists.

Tokyo police arrested Kazuki Sudo and six others for running a brothel for foreign tourists in Kabukicho, amid a crackdown.