Extracurricular activities at schools in Japan can be broadly divided into two categories. Some of them are the same sort of sports teams or cultural clubs as you’d find in many other countries, like ...

(UPDATE) THE Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) is sending eight members to compete for gold in the 2025 Buccaneer Invitational Swim Meet beginning on Saturday at St. Mary’s International School’s ...

A man in Japan paid 600,000 yen (US$4,000) for a dream date with his favourite idol, only to discover that a bodyguard she had in tow was her husband. Toozuki has built a following of more than 80,000 ...

VTubers, or virtual YouTubers performing through animated avatars, are shifting from a Japan-born niche subculture to mainstream entertainment, with the country’s booming market expanding overseas. At ...

The Japan Open Water Swimming Adventure by Cross Country Swimming is based on Ojika Island. Guests take an overnight ferry from Fukuoka and stay in ryokans. The trip includes visits to cultural sites ...

This concept photo is provided by the Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA), which urges people, "If you drink, don't swim." TOKYO -- With summer in full swing, playing in the sea, rivers and pools makes ...

A section displaying goods commonly used for celebrating idols' birthdays is seen during the "Oshikatsu - Merch Collection Expo" at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in the capital, July 2, 2025. ...

What really goes on inside Japan’s idol industry? In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the strict no-dating and no-sex rules placed on Japan’s J-pop idols — especially young women.

Rising incomes and shifting social behaviors among Japan’s young consumers are fueling a surge in fandom-driven consumption, known as "oshikatsu," which has become a major cultural and economic force.

“Idol” by Yoasobi was the Japanese song that generated most royalties in fiscal 2024, topping the ranking for the second year running. “Idol” by Yoasobi generated the highest royalties through ...

Fukada's new film stars former idol Kyoko Saito and is based on real cases of Japanese idols being sued by their own management agencies for violating so-called "no relationship" clauses in their ...