Princess Kako delivers speech in sign language contest

Princess Kako delivers speech in sign language contest

Japan's Princess Kako attends a sign language competition for high school students.

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Sayonara Tsukiji, Hello Toyosu

Sayonara Tsukiji, Hello Toyosu

Business operators at Japan's famous Tsukiji fish market are moving to Toyosu, where a new market will open Thursday.

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100-year-old tea stands the test of time

100-year-old tea stands the test of time

Our reporter taste-tests a more than 100-year-old tea found in central Japan.

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Typhoon to affect South Korea and northern Kyushu

Typhoon to affect South Korea and northern Kyushu

Powerful Typhoon Kong-Rey is forecast to affect the southern part of South Korea and northern Kyushu, Japan.

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Persimmons harvested for export

Persimmons harvested for export

Farmers are busy harvesting Japanese persimmons for their first export to Australia.

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Keisei line suspended, affecting Narita travelers

Keisei line suspended, affecting Narita travelers

Power outages suspend the Keisei Line, affecting Narita airport travelers.

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Athletes with designer limbs

Athletes with designer limbs

Advances in prosthetic technology spark biological adaptations in 2020 Paralympic hopefuls.

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Food poisoning cases trigger mushroom warning

Food poisoning cases trigger mushroom warning

Japan's consumer affairs agency is warning mushroom pickers to be on the alert for poisonous fungi.

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Turtle rides the rails

Turtle rides the rails

A turtle surprises commuters on the Tokyo subway.

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Powerful typhoon approaching Okinawa

Powerful typhoon approaching Okinawa

Powerful typhoon Kong-Rey is approaching Okinawa tonight.

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