May 1st marks the celebration of the international labor movement known as May Day. In Osaka, a rally was held where attendees called for the extension of recent substantial wage increases to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well. (News On Japan)

The earnings reports from Japan's five major securities firms are in, showing strong performances boosted by the rising stock market. (News On Japan)

Kobe University announced on March 30th that it has discovered a molecular compound, termed "Mn007," that can inhibit infections caused by the necrotizing fasciitis-inducing bacterium known as Group A Streptococcus, commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria. (News On Japan)

The carcass of a cat was found near a plating factory in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on March 30th. (News On Japan)

Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced on April 30th that the number of vacant homes across the country has reached 9 million, setting a new record high. (News On Japan)

A South Korean man suspected of involvement in the case of a couple's bodies found in Nasu Town, Tochigi, was arrested early Wednesday morning. (News On Japan)

Market insiders estimate that the government and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might have conducted a forex intervention scaled at 5 trillion yen. (News On Japan)

Now, many foreign tourists come to Japan and enjoy our culture, and our government is trying to make Japan a great tourism country. But, to be honest, we are flooded with many problems. You may say foreign tourists will destroy Japan. Today, I will talk about the reason why myths about Japan exist. What is an inbound nation? (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

The fashion designer Katsura Yumi, who was known for bringing bridal fashion to Japan, has died. She was 94 years old. (NHK)

During the Golden Week holidays, an unfamiliar animal was spotted wandering through the city streets. (News On Japan)

Construction has commenced on a black curtain intended to obscure Mount Fuji in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, a response to repeated bad behavior by tourists at this popular photo spot. (News On Japan)

Starting May 1, a new president will take the helm at the company that franchises "Curry House CoCo Ichibanya" in Gunma and eight other prefectures. Remarkably, the appointee is a 22-year-old woman who currently works there as a part-time employee, making this a highly unusual promotion. (News On Japan)

In the case of a couple's charred bodies found in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, it has been revealed that a man, arrested in Okinawa Prefecture on April 29th and believed to be the director behind the crime, claimed there is yet another orchestrator involved. (News On Japan)

On Showa Day, April 29th, a collection of vehicles from the Showa era converged in Wakayama. (News On Japan)

On Showa Day, April 29th, a collection of vehicles from the Showa era converged in Wakayama. (News On Japan)

Mibu Temple in Kyoto kicked off its traditional "Mibu Kyogen" performances on the 29th, featuring the 'Horaku-wari' ceremony, where participants break terra cotta plates in succession. (News On Japan)

In a startling encounter captured by a dashcam, a brown bear attacked a light truck traveling along a forest road in Nemuro City, Hokkaido. (News On Japan)

A recent study by the Rengo Research Institute, which focuses on labor issues, has revealed that only a little over 6% of workers report their wage increases have exceeded the rate of inflation. (News On Japan)

Aberage TV has released a teaser for their journey to Okinawa Main Island, filmed in April 2024. (News On Japan)

The "Spring Kofun Festival" was held at the Goshikizuka Kofun in Kobe, attracting locals and history enthusiasts alike. (News On Japan)