Takaichi may suspend food sales tax in election promise.
Prime Minister Takaichi is considering suspending food sales tax before the upcoming election, despite potential revenue losses of ¥5 trillion.
Kevin Kobayashi
Poké Ball cakes available for Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
Ariake’s Pokémon Milk Harbour Mont Blanc are sweet chestnut cakes shaped like Poké Balls, filled with anko and featuring Pokémon wrappers.
Japan pursues rare earth resources due to China's supply constraints.
A Japanese mining ship has started a month-long mission to extract rare earth minerals from the seabed, lessening reliance on China.
Bessent expresses worries over yen's 'one-sided depreciation,' according to Katayama.
Japan's Finance Minister Katayama and the U.S. Treasury Secretary worry about the yen's depreciation, prompting potential intervention.
Young Tokyo coffee shop owners revive declining coffeehouse culture.
Japan's traditional coffee shops, kissaten, are reviving as nostalgic spots popular among youth, celebrated through social media.
Japanese researchers create glowing sperm in mice.
Researchers at Hokkaido University created glowing sperm in mice to improve reproductive health studies and reduce animal testing.
Scandal-hit ex-Maebashi mayor reelected.
Former Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa was reelected, overcoming a scandal while promising to improve the city and increase voter engagement.
Japan initiates legal support for crime victims.
Japan launched a free legal assistance program for crime victims and bereaved families to provide support in various legal matters.
Top 5 Powerful Women in Japan.
In 2025, Japan appointed its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, highlighting the country's evolving leadership landscape despite ongoing gender inequality.
Japan sees decline in ramen restaurant bankruptcies for first time in years.
In 2025, ramen restaurant bankruptcies in Japan decreased by 25.3%, but the industry still faces significant financial challenges.
BTS World Tour in Tokyo, April.
BTS will perform in Tokyo on April 17-18, 2026, marking the start of their World Tour with excitement building among fans.
Chinese app for singles goes viral with "Are you dead?" feature.
The viral safety app "Are you dead" for people living alone will rebrand as "Demumu" and introduce a subscription fee.