A first-ever survey shows more than 613,000 'hikikomori' over 40 years old living as social recluses in Japan.

Japan's government will announce the name of its next Imperial era at 11:30 A.M. on Monday.

Special campaigns boosting benefits for cashless transactions are underway on Japan's Premium Friday.

Makers of the ancient musical instrument the koto battle declining interest to transmit their art to the future.

Aerial footage showing how much Iwate has rebuilt since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011.

The JMA's index tree that defines Tokyo's hanami season is located at Yasukuni Shrine.

Inokashira Pond is a great place to pop into a boat and observe cherry blossoms.

Cherry trees planted in 1934 to celebrate Emperor Akihito's birth are growing old.

Ueno Park's cherry blossoms inspire picnics and daytime drinking.

Japanese learn the name of their new Imperial era in just five days.