Japan's workaholic culture is starting to see change to revive the economy.

A powerful low continues to dump snow on northern Japan.

An ANA flight from Los Angeles to Narita Airport near Tokyo turns back after a passenger boarded it mistakenly.

Travelers flock to Haneda airport in Tokyo as the New Year holiday rush begins.

A fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple to express appreciation for the past year.

Amazon Japan is found to have engaged in unfair dual pricing.

Abuse of the disabled reaches a record among workers at Japan's welfare facilities.

Japan's Nuclear Waste Management Organization is found to have paid students to attend briefings.

South Korea says the 2015 comfort women accord with Japan does not sufficiently reflect views of victims.

A handover ceremony from rooster to dog takes place to prepare to ring in the New Year.