Japanese Government to present the Prime Minister's Award to shogi prodigy Fujii Sota

Japanese Government to present the Prime Minister's Award to shogi prodigy Fujii Sota

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says the government plans to present the Prime Minister's Award to shogi prodigy F...

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Excavation starts at warlord Nobunaga's short-lived castle ruins

Excavation starts at warlord Nobunaga's short-lived castle ruins

The Shiga prefectural government begins an excavation survey at the ruins of the short-lived Azuchi Castle built by 16th...

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Baby sumo contest in central Japan

Baby sumo contest in central Japan

A baby sumo contest in which the first who cries wins takes place in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan.

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Antler cutting event at deer park in western Japan

Antler cutting event at deer park in western Japan

A traditional event for cutting antlers off male deer takes place in Nara, western Japan.

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Nagasaki Kunchi festival in southwestern Japan

Nagasaki Kunchi festival in southwestern Japan

The Nagasaki Kunchi festival featuring traditional dances takes place in southwestern Japan.

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Ginkgo nut harvesting at shrine in southwestern Japan

Ginkgo nut harvesting at shrine in southwestern Japan

A ginkgo nut harvesting event takes place at a Shinto shrine in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

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Japanese Emperor and Empress visit imperial graveyard

Japanese Emperor and Empress visit imperial graveyard

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the musashi imperial graveyard to pay their respects to Emperor Hirohito and E...

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Imperial Guard holds graduation ceremony for new recruits

Imperial Guard holds graduation ceremony for new recruits

A graduation ceremony is held for the 13 graduates of the initial course of the Imperial Guard Academy.

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UK's biggest Japanese festival held for the first time in four years

UK's biggest Japanese festival held for the first time in four years

Japan Matsuri is held in London for the first time in four years.

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Johnny's to change company name to 'SMILE-UP.'

Johnny's to change company name to 'SMILE-UP.'

Johnny & Associates President Higashiyama Noriyuki says the talent agency will change its name to "SMILE-UP." and deal w...

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