Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gives his take on naming the Imperial era that starts next month the Reiwa era.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces the name of Japan's next era, Reiwa, ahead of Emperor Akihito's abdicat...

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.