Tokyo's museum hotel features a miniature art exhibit that creates a sense of smallness.

Meguro Gajoen's Hundred Steps staircase displays a miniature art exhibition alongside traditional hina doll displays until March 9.

Haneda Airport offers a mobile tea ceremony for a peaceful start or finish to your Japan trip.

A bilingual tea ceremony event at Haneda Airport aims to showcase traditional Japanese culture to international travelers on March 2.

Honda, Nissan cancel megamerger after negotiations.

Honda and Nissan have officially halted their megamerger talks but will still collaborate on software and electric vehicle technologies.

120+ teams compete in epic Japanese snowball tournament.

Over 120 teams participated in Japan's largest snowball fight tournament in Uonuma, amidst the coldest weather this winter.

2000th Starbucks opens in Japan.

Japan's 2000th Starbucks, opening February 17, 2025, will feature matcha drinks and Japanese tea culture in Ginza.

Japan should acknowledge its victory over deflation.

Haruhiko Kuroda claims Japan exited deflation amid rising prices, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba disagrees, fueling controversy over inflation.

Japanese team creates largest biohybrid robot hand.

A research team developed the largest "biohybrid" hand with parts made of human tissue, enabling independent finger movement.

Breakfast with Mt. Fuji view at seaside cafe.

Nagisa Bashi Cafe in Zushi offers delicious breakfast and coffee, with views of Mt. Fuji and a relaxing ocean breeze.

Japan sees record low tooth cavities in children.

In fiscal 2024, Japan saw the lowest child cavity rates ever recorded, but children's vision continues to worsen significantly.

Yen weakens against major currencies due to Trump tariff uncertainties.

The yen is declining amidst fears of U.S. tariffs on imports, reaching its weakest level against the dollar in a week.

Japanese auto unions demand wage hikes.

Japanese automakers' unions submitted wage hike requests, but Nissan lowered its bonus demand, leading to uncertain negotiations ahead.

Sanrio's Cinnamoroll sells popcorn at a rare Japanese vending machine.

A cute Cinnamoroll vending machine in Japan offers popcorn with music and dancing, delighting Sanrio fans nationwide.