Osaka retires due to abdominal injury in Auckland Classic finals.

Naomi Osaka retired from the Auckland Classic final due to an abdominal injury, just before the Australian Open starts.

Japan predicts 2024 will be the hottest year on record.

Japan recorded its hottest year ever in 2023, reflecting global warming trends driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions.

2720: Japan has only one child.

If Japan's birthrate doesn't improve, it may have only one child by 2720, warns expert Hiroshi Yoshida.

'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top honors at Golden Globes.

At the Golden Globes, "Shogun" won Best Drama and "Hacks" won Best Comedy, with Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada winning acting awards.

Tomiko Itooka, oldest person, dies at 116.

Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest person at 116, has died in Ashiya, Japan, leaving behind her four children and five grandchildren.

Online gambling addiction rising in Japan.

Gambling addiction has surged in Japan post-COVID-19, with consultation requests rising 11-fold and illegal jobs sought for funding.

TeamLab Planets expanding January.

TeamLab Planets, a top-ranked museum, will expand in January 2025, adding new interactive art spaces for visitors to explore.

5 DIY Experiences Tokyo

In Tokyo, start 2025 with fun DIY experiences like making custom perfume, lipstick, pens, washi paper, and pottery.

‘Fracture’ explores a century of Japanese graphic design.

Ian Lynam's "Fracture" explores Japan's graphic design evolution from 1875 to 1975, illuminating its cultural and historical complexities.

Japan's luxury travel sector is undergoing a significant transformation.

In 2024, Japan faced overtourism challenges, but luxury travel thrived amidst the influx of international visitors.

Economy may improve in 2025, but risks exist.

Japan's economy is stable, with rising wages and a stimulus plan, but political uncertainty and global issues pose risks.

New year, new teaching methods for Japanese.

Happy New Year! Educators are exploring innovative language teaching methods to enhance their classes and inspire Japanese learners this year.