An Akita puppy chosen by Russian Olympic figure skater Alina Zagitova is unveiled in its namesake northern Akita Prefect...

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dialog with Palestinian authorities.

The 100,000th cell phone is donated to be recycled into medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Universal Studios Japan experiences a second day of roller coaster stoppages.

Pricey new green tea auctioned last month is dedicated to a shrine in the foothills of Mt. Fuji.