Major retail chains, including large supermarkets and home goods retailers, are rapidly entering the fast-growing market for so-called recovery wear, apparel promoted as helping to ease fatigue while being worn, as companies outside the traditional fashion industry seek new business opportunities in the expanding health and wellness sector. (News On Japan)

The Lunar New Year holiday has begun as the Chinese government continues to call on its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan, prompting questions about how popular destinations once favored by Chinese tourists are now faring. (News On Japan)

The hamburger chain rebranded from Lotteria to Zetteria has announced plans to aim for the top position among burger chains in terms of sales and store numbers as the conversion of outlets moves toward completion. (News On Japan)

Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

Benfica claim there is a "defamation campaign" against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

A fire broke out in a busy entertainment district near JR Osaka Station in Osaka’s Kita Ward at around 7:30 p.m. on February 18th, leaving a yakitori restaurant employee with minor burns. (News On Japan)

Eleven people are in detention in connection with the killing of far-right student activist Quentin Deranque.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.

A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.

A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".

The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.

The Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10 minutes, with both sets of players leaving the pitch.

Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.

The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.

Japan recorded a trade deficit of about 1.1 trillion yen in January, marking the first shortfall in three months, as the impact of “Trump tariffs” continued to weigh on automobile exports to the United States. (News On Japan)

The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.