Pikachu recharges with new adorable Pokémon Sketch T-shirts by Pokémon and Uniqlo.

Uniqlo unveils a cozy Pokémon T-shirt collection featuring adorable designs, including a recharging Pikachu, for kids and adults.

New Japanese maid cafe requires maids to be 65+.

Maid Cafe Shangri-La, unique for hiring maids aged 65 and older, attracts diverse customers from various age groups.

Women’s empowerment in Japan progressed significantly in 2024, with increased representation in leadership roles and enhanced policies supporting gender equality.

In 2024, Japanese women achieved notable advancements in law, representation, and awards, but still face significant challenges in empowerment and equality.

New Era's hat collection merges modern styles with classic Japanese paintings.

New Era has collaborated with the Tokyo National Museum to create caps inspired by famous Japanese artworks, available starting January 23.

Cedar pollen is in the air in Tokyo.

Cedar pollen was reported in Tokyo on January 8, the earliest since 1985, prompting officials to advise on hay fever prevention.

Super Mario and Donkey Kong fly in Japan on a special JAL plane.

A special Nintendo-themed airplane, featuring Mario and Donkey Kong, will fly domestic routes connecting to Osaka’s Super Nintendo World.

80% want to take leftover restaurant food home.

A survey reveals over 80% of Japanese people prefer taking restaurant leftovers home, prompting new guidelines to reduce food waste.

Tokyo gyaru look, 20 years old, is reviving.【Photos】

Ikuna Kamezawa rejoices in the revival of faux-fur tails, finally embracing a fashion trend she once missed out on.

Bird flu cases rise in Japan; 1.44 million birds to be culled.

Outbreaks of avian influenza confirmed in Aichi and Chiba prefectures, leading to the culling of 1.44 million birds.

Japan-inspired group in Kenya tackling rising world hunger.

Wawira Njiru founded Food4Education in Kenya to combat hunger and improve education, inspired by Japan’s successful school lunch programs.

Sony Japan stops recordable Blu-ray production, no successor planned.

Sony is ceasing production of recordable Blu-rays and MiniDiscs, impacting blank discs but not pre-recorded movies and shows.

Chinese buyer visiting Okinawa Island this summer.

A Chinese woman who claimed to buy Okinawa's Yanaha Island plans to visit it this summer with her company employees.