Fireworks artisan reviving traditional sparklers
A fireworks artisan in central Japan returns to traditional methods.
read moreJapan, US agree to boost defenses, cooperation against North Korea
A 2+2 meeting of Japanese and US defense and foreign ministers results in both nations agreeing to step up cooperation a...
read moreJapan and Russia move toward economic cooperation in Northern Territories
Deputy-level ministers from Japan and Russia agree on economic cooperation in the Northern Territories, setting the stag...
read moreResearchers treat infertility in mice with stem cells
Kyoto University researchers head a team effort to treat infertile mice with iPS cells and produce healthy baby mice.
read moreSouth Korea's Moon talks forced laborers, North Korea
In his 100 day address, South Korea's president says forced laborers from Japan's past colonial rule can seek compensati...
read moreUS Osprey flies in Hokkaido drill
A US Osprey plane takes part in a joint drill with Japanese troops in Hokkaido.
read moreThe ninja squad needs you!
Once an elite breed of spy carrying out stealth missions, ninjas now help Japan to boost tourism."忍者"が足りない!?訪日外国人にも人気の忍者...
read morePanda cub draws 320k name proposals
A baby panda at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo draws a record more than 320,000 proposals for its name.
read moreGovt plans J-Alert drill for possible N.Korean missile
Japan will drill its emergency J-Alert system Friday to be ready for the possible flight of a North Korean missile over ...
read moreNew US ambassador arrives in Japan
New US ambassador William Hagerty arrives in Japan vowing to boost business and defense ties.
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