Number of foreign workers in Japan reaches a record high
Japan's population crisis and immigration are perhaps the two most hotly debated domestic issues in Japan.
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First forecast reveals when cherry blossoms will bloom across Japan
The Japan Weather Association released the official "2025 Cherry Blossom Bloom Forecast'' on the 29th of January.
Sumo sensation Hoshoryu crowned 74th Yokozuna
On January 29th, sumo wrestler Hoshoryu was officially elevated to the prestigious rank of 74th Yokozuna.
Kyoto Animation arsonist’s death sentence confirmed after appeal withdrawn
Shinji Aoba, who was sentenced to death in the first instance for setting fire to the Kyoto Animation studio, resulting in the tragic loss of 36 lives, has withdrawn his appeal.
Start spring with Starbucks new sakura drink!
Get ready to sip on spring with Starbuck's new sakura drink!
Osaka’s citywide smoking ban takes effect, vaping also included
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, has significantly expanded its smoking ban, prohibiting smoking on all city streets as of the end of January 2025.
Dedicate your wardrobe to these awesome new Attack on Titan jackets
Attack on Titan fans can show off their fandom with these new reversible sukajan jackets, hoodies and t-shirts.
Dragon Ball DAIMA and Don Quijote team up to offer exclusive merch
Dragon Ball DAIMA will be releasing collaboration goods at Don Quijote stores nationwide.
AI art scandal – two men charged for creating illegal Evangelion/Yu-Gi-Oh posters
Two men have been referred to prosecutors on charges of copyright infringement, accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate illegal posters of popular anime characters.
When will cherry blossoms bloom in Nagoya in 2025?
The Japan Weather Association have declared when they expect Nagoya to see the first cherry blossoms of the year.