Slope built to rescue man trapped in Saitama sinkhole.

Efforts are underway to rescue a trapped truck driver from a sinkhole in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, following road collapse.

1942 Yamaguchi underwater mine disaster victims remembered.

A memorial event for the 1942 Ube coal mine disaster was held, honoring 183 victims with hopes for remains recovery.

Strawberry shortcake-flavored Japanese instant yakisoba noodles available.

Myojo Foods is releasing dessert-flavored yakisoba noodles for coffee, leaning into a sweet theme despite mixed reviews.

Mario Kart could aid Nintendo in competing against AI advancements.

Nintendo shares are expected to rise further due to new games, successful movies, and its unique content creator strategy.

Tokyo area traffic may be disrupted by snow starting Sunday.

Heavy snowfall is predicted in central and eastern Japan, potentially disrupting transport and requiring snow tires for drivers.

Japan easing foreign worker rules for hotels, restaurants.

Japan may soon allow foreign workers in hotels to serve food amid labor shortages, while still prohibiting them from pouring drinks.

Japan to limit chip and quantum tech exports.

Japan expanded export controls on advanced chips and quantum technology, prompting China to warn of potential trade consequences.

Ginza Sony Park emphasizes listening as an art.

Ginza Sony Park offers a cozy, music-filled space showcasing J-pop star Vaundy's curated exhibition of 200 songs by mood.

Japan launching full-flat overnight sleeper buses this spring.

Kochi Ekimae Kanko will launch Japan's first full-flat overnight bus service, enhancing comfort for travelers between Tokyo and Kochi.

Tokyo crowd welcomes new sumo grand champion in ancient ceremony.

Mongolian Hoshoryu was promoted to yokozuna, sumo's highest rank, becoming the 74th yokozuna and first since 2021.

Heavy machinery to save man trapped in Saitama sinkhole.

Rescue crews in Saitama are using heavy machinery to stabilize a sinkhole that trapped a 74-year-old man and expanded significantly.

Japanese brewery creates BOOK IPA beer through circular economy collaboration.

Japan's ValueBooks and COEDO brewery launched BOOK IPA, a subtle beer designed to enhance the reading experience sustainably.