
Discovering lesser-known scenic spots
Japan's natural scenery and cultural experiences are drawing more and more foreign tourists off the beaten path.
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Japan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders
Japan criticizes South Korea's top court ruling requiring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate former forced labore...
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Underwear maker showcases last bra of the year
An underwear maker's annual bra of the year tradition wraps with a final bra showcasing Japan's soon to end Heisei Era.
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Rituals added to UNESCO list
10 traditional Japanese rituals are added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Opposition highlights foreign worker abuse
The opposition slams a contentious immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers in Japan's upper house...
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Immigration reform heads to upper house
Debate on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers moves to Japan's upper house.
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Yamaguchi's new geopark luring visitors
A Nippon TV affiliate checks out Japan's latest geopark.
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Sneak peek of emergency exit for maglev Shinkansen
An emergency exit for the maglev Shinkansen line is shown to the press for the first time.
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Artist prepares for new year
An artist in northern Japan is working on handcrafted kites that are believed to bring good luck.
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Imperial Couple visits multicultural facility
Japan's Imperial Couple visits a multicultural facility in central Japan.
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