Aomori to sell sustainable seashell-scrap snow shovels, Shelltec.

Japan's Aomori Prefecture faces heavy snowfall, prompting the innovative Hotascoop shovel made from recycled scallop shells to tackle the problem.

Uncertain if Expo 2025 Osaka will succeed.

Osaka faces challenges with the upcoming World Expo 2025, including low ticket sales and a significantly increased budget amid economic concerns.

Japan's vegetable prices are rising.

Vegetable and rice prices in Japan are surging due to bad weather and rising production costs, impacting consumer expenses.

Japan's plum blossom season has arrived; after-dark garden is a top viewing location.

Kairakuen Garden in Japan is hosting a beautiful nighttime ume illumination event, enhancing its stunning plum blossoms until March 9.

7-Eleven Japan collaborates with gourmet Mochizuki-san manga for bingeable food line.

7-Eleven Japan's collaboration with the manga Dokagui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san offers high-calorie foods, but results vary in taste and satisfaction.

Yamaguchi's Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan.

The Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan preserve Yamaguchi's history through unique exhibits and knowledgeable staff.

Buffett's interest in Japan trading firms boosts stock prices.

Japanese trading houses surged as Berkshire Hathaway's plans to increase holdings boosted investor confidence in the undervalued sector.

Japan's condos deteriorating incurs high costs.

Kenichi Tanabe see his aging Yokohama condominium deteriorating, reflecting a widespread issue of deferred maintenance and declining property values in Japan.

Ohtani faces live pitching post-surgery.

Shohei Ohtani took batting practice for the first time since shoulder surgery and is progressing towards returning to pitch by May.

Top Japanese regional bank pauses JGB purchases, anticipating rate increase.

Investors are awaiting Joyo Bank's return to domestic bond buying amid rising yields and potential interest rate hikes in Japan.

Japan's brokers pivot to inheritance services.

Japanese securities firms are shifting to inheritance services to engage older clients and retain assets as investments move online.

Measles case confirmed at Kansai International Airport, caution advised.

A woman with measles traveled through Kansai Airport, prompting health officials to warn recent visitors to monitor their health.