Discovering lesser-known scenic spots
Japan's natural scenery and cultural experiences are drawing more and more foreign tourists off the beaten path.
read moreJapan slams S.Korean court's reparation orders
Japan criticizes South Korea's top court ruling requiring Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate former forced labore...
read moreUnderwear 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.
read moreRituals added to UNESCO list
10 traditional Japanese rituals are added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
read moreOpposition highlights foreign worker abuse
The opposition slams a contentious immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign workers in Japan's upper house...
read moreImmigration 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.
read moreYamaguchi's new geopark luring visitors
A Nippon TV affiliate checks out Japan's latest geopark.
read moreSneak peek of emergency exit for maglev Shinkansen
An emergency exit for the maglev Shinkansen line is shown to the press for the first time.
read moreArtist prepares for new year
An artist in northern Japan is working on handcrafted kites that are believed to bring good luck.
read moreImperial Couple visits multicultural facility
Japan's Imperial Couple visits a multicultural facility in central Japan.
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