In this article, we delve into the possibility of the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Japanese pitching sensation Kona Takahashi. (News On Japan)

The U.S. State Department has announced that Rina Gonoi, who exposed sexual abuse within the Japan Self-Defense Forces, will be awarded this year's "International Women of Courage Award." (News On Japan)

Emiri Aizawa, known as the former "No. 1 hostess in Kabukicho" and now a businesswoman, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. (News On Japan)

Fast Retailing, the company behind Uniqlo, held an early entrance ceremony on the 1st of March. (News On Japan)

The budget committee of the House of Representatives, which continued its deliberations until Saturday, has approved the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024 in the afternoon with a majority vote from the ruling parties, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito. (News On Japan)

Japan's vending machines, a charm for foreign tourists, are now drawing crowds to a famous spot where over 100 retro machines from the Showa era are lined up. (News On Japan)

Studies suggest that IGF-1 LR3 may be a significantly more potent derivative of native IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1). (News On Japan)

A new device, called 'Bird Sonic,' has been installed at Kansai Airport, emitting high-frequency sound waves that birds dislike, effectively driving them away before colliding with aircraft. (News On Japan)

A mountain opening ceremony was held at the Takeda Castle ruins on Friday, marking the start of the spring tourism season. (News On Japan)

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, attending the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, expressed caution about an early revision of the massive easing measures, stating that the 2% inflation target is not yet within sight. (News On Japan)

The grass may always seem greener on the other side. Despite the potential challenges that others may face, it's human nature to look at someone else and think, "I wish I had that." (News On Japan)

A series of earthquakes have been occurring off the coast of eastern Chiba since Tuesday, February 27, with 16 tremors that have registered a seismic intensity of 1 or higher. (News On Japan)

Corporate briefings for students graduating in the coming spring have commenced, marking the start of the job-hunting season. (News On Japan)

The "Botchan Karakuri Clock," featuring characters from the novel "Botchan" dancing to music, has become the center of controversy in Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama City, with residents complaining its too loud. (News On Japan)

A recent legal change now allows individuals to obtain family registry certificates at any municipal office, not just their registered domicile. (News On Japan)

February 29th is known as "Amicable Divorce Day" in Japan, a leap year day, when some couples choose to have a "divorce ceremony" to mark their separation. (News On Japan)

Leap years bring a special tradition for pilgrims in Shikoku: completing the pilgrimage in reverse order, known as "Gyaku-uchi Henro," is believed to triple the blessings. (News On Japan)

Seniors in Japan are buzzing with excitement over a fictional commercial on YouTube that advertises iPhones in a "Showa" retro style. (News On Japan)