Yamaguchi's new geopark luring visitors

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

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

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

Imperial Couple visits multicultural facility

Japan's Imperial Couple visits a multicultural facility in central Japan.

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Tamaki sets referendum on US base transfer

Tamaki sets referendum on US base transfer

Okinawa Prefecture will hold a referendum on a controversial US base move.

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Lower house passes immigration bill

Lower house passes immigration bill

Japan's powerful lower house rams through a landmark immigration reform to boost the number of foreign workers.

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Space agency shows ISS recovery capsule

Space agency shows ISS recovery capsule

Japan's space agency JAXA showcases a capsule which returned from the International Space Station.

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Bamboo sauna revival

Bamboo sauna revival

A bamboo charcoal sauna experience is gaining followers in Japan.

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Immigration showdown tomorrow

Immigration showdown tomorrow

Japan's ruling party will force a vote Tuesday on a controversial immigration reform bill to boost the number of foreign...

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Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters

Japan looks to add F-35B stealth fighters

Japan's defense program proposal is to call for adding U.S.-made F-35B stealth fighters to its arsenal and modifying a h...

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