First Reiwa work day with cool biz
Japanese people are back at work after a 10-day holiday period known as "Golden Week." For most workers, it was the firs...
read moreMake music, no talent required
Play piano on a computer keyboard and make music clinking wine glasses -- no lessons or ability required.
read moreJapan's laundromat truck
A laundromat truck helps people in disaster areas keep their clothes clean and spirits high.
read moreFirst-harvest of green tea starts in Kyoto
Green tea leaves are picked at the first harvest of the year in Kyoto.
read moreTourists flock to harvest seaweed
People get to harvest and eat fresh-harvested seaweed for free.
read moreEmperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit tennis court
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko make their first public appearance since his abdication.
read more3D animation jumps off the page
Animator Slit creates 3D art using optical illusion techniques.
read moreEmperor Naruhito ascends to the throne
Emperor Naruhito takes the Chrysanthemum Throne and gives his first speech.
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