Japan sees record tourism spend
Japan earned a record roughly $41b in inbound tourism spending in 2018.
read moreEmperor attends last poetry ceremony
The New Year's poetry reading ceremony is held at the Imperial Palace with "light" as a theme.
read moreDemons wish for children's well-being
Demon-like creatures terrify children but wish for their well-being.
read moreWhy Japanese people wear masks
People in Japan wear a mask to protect from infections, as well as for fashion.
read moreAutonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden
A self-driving tractor is among new technology Japan is developing to assist its aging farmers.
read moreBoeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project
Boeing and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have a new agreement on developing electric planes.
read moreHistorical site morphs into winter wonderland
Like moths to light, people throng to Shirakawa-go to see the traditional village's sites in illuminated winter splendor...
read moreJapan-Russia talks go nowhere
A Japan-Russia foreign ministers' meeting again shows the deep gap between the nations.
read moreHokkaido sees winter's coldest day
A cold front sends the mercury to -29.7 C in Hokkaido, the coldest yet this season.
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