Stories from Japan

The funds were reportedly used for fan activities related to an idol group.

The life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba will conclude its display at the end of August after approximately nine years.

Scientists in Japan have developed a new treatment that could potentially double the average lifespan of domestic cats. The treatment aims to extend their lives from approximately 15 years to nearly 30 years.

A company contracted by Yamagata Prefecture and Yamagata City has announced that no evidence of a data leak has been found following a cyberattack in April.

The Japanese Supreme Court defines obscenity based on three criteria: stimulating sexual desire, offending normal sexual shame, and violating good sexual morals. The Supreme Court has referred curbs on bail under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) to a larger bench.

Weak rain has been reported in areas surrounding Chichibu, including Minano, Nagatoro, Higashichichibu, and Yorii.

Japan is experiencing widespread allergies, a phenomenon attributed to a project initiated in the 1950s. The specific nature of the project and its connection to the allergies are detailed. The long-term consequences of this project are now affecting the population.

The anime series 'Hero's Scum' has released its 18th mini-drama episode.

A 2003 Isuzu Erga Mio bus, operated by Shimoden Bus (Shimotsui Electric Railway Co., Ltd.), has been wrapped in a 'Wind Road' livery.

The Japanese fantasy novel 'Ooku no Ouhitsu ~ Saigo no Koibumi ~' will conclude on May 20, 2026.