Shibuya’s Umbrella Revolution

Shibuya to install 150 umbrella-sharing stands across the city.

Rural Japan Welcomes Tourists

New paper promotes Japan’s rural areas to foreign visitors.

Cracking Down on Social Media Ads

Japan enforces stricter screenings for social media ads.

Boosting Tokyo’s Birth Rate

Koike and Renho tackle Tokyo’s declining birth rate.

Film Photography Revival

Ricoh launches first film camera in 20 years.

Blackstone’s Billion-Dollar Manga Move

Blackstone invests $1.7 billion in romance manga.

Family Perks Galore in Japan

Japan offers generous benefits for families with children.

Urgent Call for Public Service

Japan faces critical shortage in local public service workforce.

Tohoku’s Research Triumph

Tohoku University wins prestigious research grants in Japan.

Japanese Films Go Global

Film festival streams Japanese classics and new releases worldwide.

Farewell to a Medical Pioneer

Akira Endo, statin discoverer, passes away at 90.

Mario Merch for Summer Trips

Nintendo launches Super Mario travel items for midsummer adventures.