An end-of-the-year market in a local temple in Kyoto attracts thousands of tourists.

Japan's cabinet approves a record budget on defense and social welfare.

Japan's Self Defense Force cleans up Himeji Castle, and museum staff dust off dinosaur fossils.

The number of foreigners and foreign workers is set to keep growing and various services are emerging to meet their need...

Japan's ruling party sets a target for the nation to receive about 345,000 new foreign workers in the next five years.

Japan's Police Agency finalizes a revised road traffic law to make autonomous driving possible in the near future.

Japan has decided to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission, paving the way for a resumption of commercial w...

With winter upon us, a Nippon TV affiliate looks at hot sellers and a new technology for melting snow.