Nagasaki Lantern Festival celebrates culture with illuminated lanterns.

Nagasaki's Lantern Festival features vibrant parades and over 15,000 lanterns, celebrating Chinese culture and attracting visitors each year.

Fuji TV president resigns due to Masahiro Nakai scandal.

Fuji TV will hold an emergency meeting to address executive responsibilities after sexual misconduct allegations against celebrity Masahiro Nakai.

AI-generated Evangelion, Yu-Gi-Oh art faces copyright infringement charges in Japan.

Two men in Japan were arrested for selling illegal AI-generated posters of popular anime characters, earning millions from copyright violations.

Japan initiates partnership between industry and academia to tackle online disinformation.

Fujitsu and NII are collaborating to develop technologies to combat viral false information and AI-generated deepfakes on social media.

Young Japanese officials aiding municipalities as side jobs.

Japan plans to send young officials to assist struggling municipalities, enhancing support for regional revitalization starting in fiscal 2025.

7-Eleven pancakes are popular among American tourists in Japan.

American tourists love pairing 7-Eleven's pancakes with fried chicken in Japan for a tasty sweet and salty treat.

Japan's new no-topping cup ramen: simple, cheap, and somewhat depressing.

Lawson's new ramen lacks toppings to reduce costs, but customers question if the price is justified without additional ingredients.

Japanese junior high students create air freshener using stink bugs.

Students in Japan created a pleasant air freshener from stink bugs, showcasing their unexpected positive attributes despite popular dislike.

Giant rock salt from Aichi town sold on Mercari for ¥420,000.

Higashiura sold two large rock salt blocks for ¥420,000 on Mercari, expected to be displayed in a Fukuoka shop.

Mister Donut offers heart-shaped gourmet donuts for Valentine’s Day, celebrating love for chocolate.

Mister Donut launches new heart-shaped donuts with Pierre Marcolini, perfect for expressing love this Valentine's Day in Japan.

Shibuya's iconic meeting statue displaced due to redevelopment.

The Moyai statue has been relocated within Shibuya, preserving it but making it less convenient as a meeting spot.

Tatami moving from floor to dining table reflects changing design trends and multifunctional spaces.

Sushi Yatagarasu enhances the dining experience by using tatami coasters for smartphones alongside traditional sushi meal preparations.