Japan's little-known Halloween
Kids prowl the streets enacting Otsukimi Dorobo, a traditional Japanese version of Halloween.
read moreJapan wants more skilled foreign workers
The Japanese government releases an outline of a draft revision to expand eligibility for skilled foreign workers.
read moreJapan to add special 2019 holidays for imperial enthronement
Japan will add special national holidays next year to commemorate the enthronement of the new emperor.
read moreSo long Tsukiji and thanks for all the fish
Tokyo's Tsukiji market, famous for its tuna auctions, closes after more than 80 years and is replaced by the gleaming ne...
read morePoll shows Chinese views of Japan improving
A new poll shows Japanese people's perceptions of China remained poor while Chinese views of Japan improved.
read morePrincess Ayako to receive nearly $1m on marriage
Japan's government will give nearly $1m to Princess Ayako upon her marriage to a commoner.
read more80% of rubella cases male
Rubella is spreading in Japan and authorities say about 80 percent of cases are male.
read moreTokyo's new wholesale market launches
The first tuna auctions are held at Tokyo's new Toyosu market as the controversial facility opens amid hiccups.
read moreNew Tokyo subway cars revealed
New subway cars featuring phone charging docks and round windows will be introduced on the Tokyo Metro's Marunouchi Line...
read moreToyosu market finally opens
Tokyo's new Toyosu wholesale market opens for business, replacing the Tsukiji market that was known as 'Japan's kitchen....
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