Japan releases video of alleged S. Korea radar lock
Japan releases a video indicating that a South Korean destroyer locked its radar on a Japanese patrol plane.
read moreFire ritual at Narita temple
The annual year-end fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Temple.
read moreZodiac baton relayed from dog to boar
An annual zodiac handover ceremony is held in Osaka ahead of the New Year.
read moreHeavy snow falls on northern Japan
A cold front brings heavy snow to parts of northern Japan.
read moreJapan to restart commercial whaling next July
Japan officially declares to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission and will restart commercial whaling next...
read moreDeck the trees for the New Year
Special types of trees are being decorated for New Year's to bring good luck.
read moreReclining Buddha gets brushed up before New Year
A reclining Buddha gets a clean-up before the new year.
read moreJapan approves policies to help foreign workers
Japan approves a set of policies to make life easier for prospective foreign workers.
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