Imperial Couple hosts Swedish royals
Japan's Imperial Couple hosts the Swedish royals at an exhibit on Swedish scientists in Tokyo.
read moreVisitors pack Hirosaki cherry blossom festival
Visitors flock to the famous cherry blossom festival in Hirosaki, northern Japan.
read moreAn island 'going to the cats'
A middle-aged couple tries to bring new life to an island that is home to more cats than people.
read moreSmart new convenience
Convenience store chain Lawson introduces a new way for smartphone-savvy customers to shop without the hassle of hitting...
read moreTradition with a fishy twist
Fish take to the sky in a coastal western Japan town famous for its bonito catch.
read moreKendama kid is just starting out
A young kendama prodigy is blowing minds in western Japan.
read moreNewborn mix-up regrettable: health minister
Japan's Health and Welfare Minister calls "regrettable" a mix-up of babies at a Tokyo hospital 51 years ago.
read moreHigh pressure envelops Japan
High pressure engulfs the Japanese archipelago, driving temperatures in western Japan past 30 degrees for the first time...
read moreTraditional 'naked' festival enlivens Hida, central Japan
A rousing drum parade fires up participants at a famous "naked" festival in Hida, central Japan.
read moreGiving away houses, revitalizing a town
Okutama, a scenic town on the western edge of Tokyo, gives away houses and land in a bid to attract young residents and ...
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