Super Mario and Donkey Kong fly in Japan on a special JAL plane.

A special Nintendo-themed airplane, featuring Mario and Donkey Kong, will fly domestic routes connecting to Osaka’s Super Nintendo World.

80% want to take leftover restaurant food home.

A survey reveals over 80% of Japanese people prefer taking restaurant leftovers home, prompting new guidelines to reduce food waste.

Tokyo gyaru look, 20 years old, is reviving.【Photos】

Ikuna Kamezawa rejoices in the revival of faux-fur tails, finally embracing a fashion trend she once missed out on.

Bird flu cases rise in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled.

Outbreaks of avian influenza confirmed in Aichi and Chiba prefectures, leading to the culling of 1.44 million birds.

Japan-inspired group in Kenya tackling rising world hunger.

Wawira Njiru founded Food4Education in Kenya to combat hunger and improve education, inspired by Japan’s successful school lunch programs.

Sony Japan stops recordable Blu-ray production, no successor planned.

Sony is ceasing production of recordable Blu-rays and MiniDiscs, impacting blank discs but not pre-recorded movies and shows.

Chinese buyer visiting Okinawa Island this summer.

A Chinese woman who claimed to buy Okinawa's Yanaha Island plans to visit it this summer with her company employees.

Yamagata offers appealing seasonal attractions for tourists.

Suspended 15 meters above Mount Jyubuichi, I enjoy a refreshing view of small towns and autumn foliage on an overcast morning.

Japanese firms announce record winter bonuses.

Winter 2024 bonuses in Japan averaged ¥891,460, a 4.93% increase reflecting the highest pay hikes in 33 years.

Japan to miss 2025 primary balance goal.

Japan's primary balance is projected to miss its budget target, with a deficit of ¥4.5 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year.

Tokyo to provide financial aid for students abroad.

Starting in 2026, Tokyo will offer financial aid up to ¥3.15 million for students studying abroad, regardless of income.

Tokyo couple re-arrested for ¥26 million insurance fraud murder.

A Tokyo couple was arrested for the fifth time, accused of poisoning family members to defraud an insurance company of ¥26 million.