The Nozawa Fire Festival, held on January 15, involves a ceremonial fiery battle to purify participants for the new year.
KitKat and Pizza Hut collaborate to create a unique, luck-infused pizza aimed at supporting Japanese students during exam season.
Japan's bank lending reached a record ¥605.8 trillion in 2024, driven by strong corporate demand and rising raw material costs.
Sonoko Sakai's life influences her cookbook "Wafu Cooking," featuring quick, unique recipes that blend Japanese and Western culinary traditions.
Kyoto plans to raise its accommodation tax to 10,000 yen per person per night, targeting high-end hotel guests by 2026.
In 2023, anime's overseas revenue exceeded Japan's for the second time, driven partly by currency fluctuations, reaching 3.3465 trillion yen.
Fast Retailing will raise starting salaries by 10% to attract talent, enhancing pay and benefits for new and existing employees.
Despite its choking hazards, mochi remains a cherished New Year's tradition in Japan, symbolizing vitality and good fortune.
Tokyo plans to offer a subsidy for epidural childbirths in 2025 to support women and address declining birth rates.
In 2024, Japan's traffic deaths fell to 2,663, the third-lowest ever, with an increase in fatalities among seniors.
Japanese political parties are leveraging social media for the upcoming House of Councilors election, aiming for viral content without populism.
Honda plans to launch two electric vehicle prototypes in 2024, aiming for 30 new models by 2030, but may adjust investments if demand declines.