Giant rock salt from Aichi town sold on Mercari for ¥420,000.

Higashiura sold two large rock salt blocks for ¥420,000 on Mercari, expected to be displayed in a Fukuoka shop.

Mister Donut offers heart-shaped gourmet donuts for Valentine’s Day, celebrating love for chocolate.

Mister Donut launches new heart-shaped donuts with Pierre Marcolini, perfect for expressing love this Valentine's Day in Japan.

Shibuya's iconic meeting statue displaced due to redevelopment.

The Moyai statue has been relocated within Shibuya, preserving it but making it less convenient as a meeting spot.

Tatami moving from floor to dining table reflects changing design trends and multifunctional spaces.

Sushi Yatagarasu enhances the dining experience by using tatami coasters for smartphones alongside traditional sushi meal preparations.

Japan university students accepting job offers declines.

In Japan, 84.3% of graduating university students accepted job offers, marking the first decline in four years.

Fuji TV scandal involves allegations of unethical practices, including manipulation of ratings, biased reporting, and poor treatment of employees.

Masahiro Nakai's retirement over sexual misconduct allegations has sparked national interest and government involvement in the unfolding scandal.

Japan inflation rises to 3%, bolstering BOJ rate hike argument.

Japan's key inflation gauge rose to 3% in December, prompting expectations of a third rate hike by the central bank.

Pokémon manhole cover in Japan gains fame as the most overprotected, winning hearts nationwide.

The snowy landscape around Pippu Station features Japan's most overprotected manhole cover, beautifully adorned with Pokémon, drawing tourists.

Bunnies mysteriously dying on Japan's 'rabbit island.'

A man was arrested for kicking a rabbit as police investigate the mysterious deaths of over 70 rabbits on Okunoshima Island.

2024 Tokyo apartment prices decline as market stabilizes.

In 2024, Tokyo condominium prices fell 3.5%, marking the first decline in six years, but overall growth trends continue.

Japan aims to boost tourism value, attracting $100 billion in revenue.

Increasing tourism in Japan causes overcrowding and inconveniences, impacting daily life and local experiences in popular destinations.

Japan gas price surpasses ¥185, first time in 17 months.

Japan's average gasoline price has risen to ¥185.10 per liter, driven by reduced government subsidies, marking a 17-month high.