Social anxiety is spreading in the wake of the double tragedies on the first two days of 2024, punctuating the importance of disseminating correct information.
After releasing their New Year message, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their deep concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes.
The Noto Peninsula earthquake struck as families gathered to celebrate the New Year. As survivors grieve their loss, society must extend all the help they need.
These predictions foresee a shift towards a more decentralized, flexible and technologically advanced work environment benefitting those with a free mindset.
There are now 206 confirmed deaths in the ongoing New Year earthquakes off the Noto Peninsula. We share updates on rescue and recovery operations.
Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio welcomed 2024 with a New Year message of change, hope, and strength, which is shared below in its entirety.
As the shrinkage of American power and other trends of 2024 shake the international order, Japan will find itself reassessing the defense of its sovereignty.
With great brush strokes of the kanji '翔' (soar), calligraphy artist Shoko Kanazawa sent power and hope to reach new heights from Tokyo to the world.
At the drone show, around 1000 LED-fitted drones will form massive images of iconic characters like Tanjiro Kamado from the anime "Demon Slayer."
Japanese Ambassador Yamagami's caution of "Remain vigilant on China" seems not to have gone down well with his counterpart in Australia from Beijing.
The Kodokan, the spiritual home of judo, brought together people of all ages and skills for the Kagami Biraki ceremony in an auspicious New Year's celebration.
"It is important not to lose our food culture" says Professor Takashi Matsuishi, adding that whale should be used "sustainably based on scientific evidence."