Japanese bank founders pledged suicide if they committed fraud.

Shikoku Bank's historical "Pledge," signed in blood, symbolized commitment to ethics, including severe punishments for financial misconduct.

Icees are arriving in Japan!

Icees, the original frozen dessert drink, are coming to Japan with strawberry and peach flavors, but no cherry.

Shinkansen cuts low-cost non-reserved seats on Nozomi trains.

The removal of non-reserved seats on Nozomi Shinkansen trains will reduce budget travel options between major Japanese cities in 2025.

One Piece trains launch in Japan.

Three unique One Piece-themed bullet trains will operate on Japan's Sanyo Shinkansen line, featuring themed decorations and merchandise.

Japanese man arrested for exposing butt; claims he wanted someone to see his T-back.

A man was arrested in Okayama for exposing his buttocks to a young woman on an escalator, claiming it was unintentional.

Sagami Railway and Adobe aim to use AI to address problematic behavior of train photographers in Japan.

Sagami Railway and Adobe aim to improve train photography by teaching toritetsu to use AI for removing unwanted elements from photos.

Speak Japanese like a gyaru: 2024 tips.

The gyaru fashion magazine Egg has released its annual list of the top 10 trending gyaru words and phrases for 2024.

“Get paid to chat with Japanese girls” job seems like a scam but is legit.

A Japanese company is hiring for a lawful job to respond to messages in an otome game, not a yami baito.

Visit a Japanese convenience store near an active volcano.

In Kagoshima's Sakurajima, unique convenience stores feature subdued brown signage reflecting the active volcano's volcanic landscape.

Japanese school installs standing sleeping pod for student naps.

A Japanese elementary school has installed standing nap pods, but many believe this approach to sleep is impractical for children.

Japanese izakaya face record bankruptcies.

Izakaya in Japan are facing record bankruptcies due to rising costs and changing consumer habits, with 203 bankruptcies reported in 2024.

Mt. Fuji climbing fees could double, trail access may close earlier with new plan.

A new plan for Mt. Fuji will introduce entry fees and standardized time limits for all climbing trails starting in 2025.