Backcountry skiing accidents involving foreign tourists have surged at Japanese ski resorts. In just 3 weeks, 29 people were rescued—90% foreign nationals. From Niseko to Furano, powder-chasing tourists venturing off-piste face unique risks. Exploring Japan's safety measures, local rules, and cultural differences in mountain safety.

Mitsui Fudosan announces Japan's first full-electric passenger ferry "Nihonbashi e-LINER" with regular service between Nihonbashi and Toyosu starting April 2026. Zero CO2 emissions, silent operation, and emergency response capabilities define this next-generation urban water transport.

In 2025, Japanese agricultural corporation bankruptcies hit a record 103 cases. Learn about the structural challenges facing Japan's farming industry: weak yen, soaring material costs, labor shortages, and succession crisis, all while food self-sufficiency remains at just 38%.

Ogaki City's digital regional currency "Gaki Pay" has gone viral on Japanese social media due to its quirky name. Learn about Japan's innovative approach to combating inflation through digital local currencies, the story behind the unusual name, and how regional currencies are transforming local economies across the country.

In September 2024, Japan's Ministry of the Environment officially declared the complete eradication of the invasive small Indian mongoose from Amami Oshima island. This world-first achievement took 24 years of dedicated effort, protecting endangered species like the Amami rabbit and restoring the island's unique ecosystem.

Organized attacks on Pakistani residents in Ebetsu, Hokkaido. YouTuber-spread misinformation triggered violence including rocket firework attacks and baseball bat intimidation. Examining the truth behind illegal construction issues and challenges of multicultural coexistence in local communities.