Masae Sakurai, 49, was arrested by Koga city police on suspicion of using a needle and thread to sew shut the upper and lower lips of her female housemate.

Japan announced a ban on the export of aviation fuel from the country to Russia, including transfers via third countries or ship-to-ship at sea.

China claims to have forced a Japanese fishing boat from disputed East China Sea area, Tokyo offers conflicting report.

Some Chinese football supporters were criticized by the Zhejiang Provincial Propaganda Department for wearing Japan national team jerseys while cheering for the team at the World Cup.

Japan's increased visa fees, exit fees, and accommodation taxes, coupled with rising airfare, are prompting many Vietnamese tourists to reconsider their plans and explore other destinations to optimize their budgets.

Japan's currency is currently its weakest against the US dollar since 1986, fueling concerns of imminent government intervention.

The cleaning crew on Shinkansen trains master a process to clean 1,000 seats in just 7 minutes, a 'miracle' that amazes travelers.

Aki Mochizuki, 50, admitted to hiding her ex-husband's body for nearly 15 years, also implying in her statement that she murdered the victim.

Smartphone ownership provides young people with constant access to recording devices and harmful online content, facilitating the rapid spread of copycat behaviors.

Starting in Quarter IV, prices for many international tours to destinations like Japan, South Korea, and China are set to increase by 1 to 5 million VND due to airlines implementing new fuel surcharge frameworks.

Starting 1/7, Japan will implement new visa and residency fees for foreigners, marking the first adjustment in nearly half a century.

A satirical meme is circulating on Japanese social media, criticizing male fans who clean up at the World Cup but avoid household chores and childcare.

Ingredients, dishes, and hospitality bring Japanese culinary culture (Washoku) closer to Vietnamese people, according to Chef Shuto of the Consulate General of Japan's Residence.

Nearly 28,500 people, representing 43% of all Vietnamese laborers working abroad in the first six months of the year, chose Japan as their destination.