Typhoon Mitag heading for Okinawa
Authorities ground air traffic on Ishigaki and other islands as Typhoon Mitag, the 18th of the season, approaches Okinaw...
read moreJapan braces for consumption tax hike
Consumers stock up on merchandise ahead of the consumption tax jump from 8% to 10%.
read moreFirst 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...
read morePrincess Kako attends sign language event
Princess Kako signs an address at a sign language event for high school students.
read moreRice harvested for emperor's Daijosai rite
Ceremonies to harvest rice for use in the Daijosai imperial rite in November are held at two rice paddies in Japan.
read moreDeadly Mt. Ontake eruption remembered
Japan commemorates the five-year anniversary of the deadly eruption of Mt. Ontake.
read moreRice of hope
Students in western Japan harvest rice originating from ears discovered in disaster-hit northeastern Japan.
read moreKids' tug-of-war with plane
Children take part in a tug-of-war with a plane at Narita Airport.
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