
Typhoon Mitag heading for Okinawa
Authorities ground air traffic on Ishigaki and other islands as Typhoon Mitag, the 18th of the season, approaches Okinaw...
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Japan braces for consumption tax hike
Consumers stock up on merchandise ahead of the consumption tax jump from 8% to 10%.
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First tiger blowfish auction of season held
The first tiger blowfish auction of the season is held in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The city is synonymous with...
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Princess Kako attends sign language event
Princess Kako signs an address at a sign language event for high school students.
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