Moon urges focus on future
South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he hopes that bilateral relations with Japan can focus on the future and overcom...
read moreUS base reclamation to start
The government plans to start landfill work for a new US base against fervent opposition by Okinawa Prefecture.
read morePrince Akishino questions ritual funding
Prince Akishino makes waves questioning whether public funds should be spent to hold a religious court ritual.
read morePrince Akishino casts doubt on Princess Mako's marriage
Japan's Prince Akishino says his eldest daughter Princess Mako's marriage to Kei Komuro will be difficult unless the pub...
read moreDiscovering 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.
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