A sexual harassment controversy has surfaced involving the former chairman of Ichihara City Council in Chiba. The incident in question revolves around a handshake, which has been classified as sexual harassment. (News On Japan)

This series focuses on the experiences of foreigners renting homes in Japan. (News On Japan)

Crown Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito visited Tamagawa University in Machida, Tokyo, to inspect facilities dedicated to advanced technological research. (News On Japan)

During his visit to Kumamoto Prefecture on the 6th, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida toured the factory of Taiwan's leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC. During this visit, TSMC revealed plans to construct a second factory in Kikuyo Town. (News On Japan)

With the "Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign" kicking off on the 6th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police have taken a creative approach to promote traffic safety by launching an original song. (News On Japan)

During the spring break period, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police conducted a coordinated guidance operation around the "To-Yoko" area of Kabukicho, Shinjuku. (News On Japan)

During a roundtable discussion in Kumamoto Prefecture with members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered an apology for the slush fund scandal, prompting a series of critical remarks about the lack of ethics among party members. (News On Japan)

At the "Katakuri Mountain Park" in Tochigi Prefecture, over a million dogtooth violets are flourishing in the wild across three hectares of woodlands. (News On Japan)

In Kochi Prefecture lies the "cutting-edge" village of Hidaka, with a remarkable smartphone penetration rate of 92.7%, significantly surpassing the national average. (News On Japan)

The Osaka-Kansai Expo, set to open next April, will now allow attendees to bring food into the venue, a reversal from its previous stance of prohibiting food and drink carry-ins due to security and time concerns. (News On Japan)

A surge in prohibited imports at Japan's border has become a pressing concern. At the forefront of this battle is the Narita Airport Animal and Plant Quarantine Counter, where the inspection of meat, vegetables, and fruits is conducted to prevent the entry of infectious diseases and plant pests into Japan. (News On Japan)

Two of shogi's most formidable young talents are pitted against each other in the highly anticipated Eioh-sen Shogi Championship to be held in Nagoya on April 7. (News On Japan)

When couples invest time in shared activities, they're not just filling a slot in their schedules; they're setting the stage for better communication and understanding. (News On Japan)

A woman in her 20s who was wrongfully arrested for biting her one-month-old baby after police mistakenly identified a piece of dental evidence as hers, has won damages against the state. (News On Japan)

This weekend, Tokyo boasts a hidden cherry blossom spot you'll definitely want to visit: Ukima Park, near the Arakawa River, with around 150 Somei Yoshino trees lining the embankment, and a windmill to boot. (News On Japan)

The legacy of the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) aggressive monetary easing policy -- often described as "unprecedented easing" -- has swelled to a record high as the fiscal year comes to a close. (News On Japan)

A municipal employee from Hitachi City has been arrested for sending messages threatening to kill Nintendo employees and participants of a gaming event. (News On Japan)

McDonald's Japan has started charging 5 yen for a plastic bag, regardless of size, across all 23 stores in Nagasaki Prefecture, ahead of a nationwide rollout. (News On Japan)

A young female bank employee in her third year at Mizuho Bank's Kobe branch, Naho Takahara, 24, is setting her sights on a solo transatlantic yacht race. (News On Japan)

Analysis of a nationwide survey on the working conditions of teachers, conducted for the first time in six years, has revealed that younger teachers and those responsible for larger classes tend to work longer hours. (News On Japan)