Japan criticizes S. Korea over comfort women foundation
Japan criticizes South Korea fro abolishing a foundation to support former comfort women established on a bilateral agre...
read moreShooting star enlivens Gunma night sky
Wonderful footage shows a shooting star over Takasaki in central Japan.
read moreImmigration reform debate begins Wednesday
Japan's parliament begins debate Wednesday on controversial immigration reform that would boost the number foreign worke...
read moreRubella patients top 2000
With rubella patients topping 2,000 in Japan, health officials are urging men from 30 to 50 to get vaccinated.
read more'Pavlov's monkey' method a mixed success
A small farming community in central Japan tries an unusual technique for getting rid of its nuisance monkeys.
read moreImperial couple releases carp
The Imperial couple release ornate carp in a pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
read moreWelcoming the gods
One of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan is welcoming gods from around the nation.
read moreNew domestic vehicle for Emperor's accession ceremony
The government is planning to order a domestic-made convertible for the parade to commemorate Crown Prince Naruhito's ac...
read moreSaitama underdog takes character crown
The character mascot Kaparu from Saitama Prefecture comes from behind to take top place at an annual mascot contest clou...
read moreMirror imagery a growing fascination
A new passion for reflection photography is gripping people in Japan.
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