Japanese man completes 6,000 km rickshaw journey across Africa, ending in Cape Town.

Japanese man Yuji "Gump" Suzuki completed a 6,000-kilometer journey on foot from Kenya to South Africa, pulling a rickshaw.

BOJ watchers predict next interest rate hike in six months.

Economists predict the Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates next in July, following a recent hike.

71-year-old Japanese man robbed 63 houses, wanted to "look cool," treated strangers to sushi.

A 71-year-old man robbed homes to fund his extravagant spending on sushi, claiming he wanted to appear "cool" while doing so.

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.