Central Alps open for the season

Central Alps open for the season

An opening ceremony is held in the Central Alps in Nagano Prefecture north of Tokyo to pray for the safety of the climbe...

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Japan first lady takes part in filming of tea ceremony

Japan first lady takes part in filming of tea ceremony

Japan's first lady Kishida Yuko takes part in the filming of a tea ceremony in Hiroshima as part of the government's eff...

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Pride event held in Tokyo to promote understanding of sexual minorities

Pride event held in Tokyo to promote understanding of sexual minorities

Events and parades were held in Tokyo to promote a society free of prejudice and discrimination against sexual minoritie...

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New Slam Dunk film marks highest-grossing opening in China

New Slam Dunk film marks highest-grossing opening in China

The newest movie from Japanese anime series “Slam Dunk” is released in China, with advance ticket sales exceeding 2.2 bi...

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Kids Kabuki show featured at festival in western Japan

Kids Kabuki show featured at festival in western Japan

A festival in western Japan features a Kabuki show by boys aged 7 to 13.

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Emperor Naruhito plants rice

Emperor Naruhito plants rice

Emperor Naruhito plants rice at the Imperial Palace.

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Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates 40th anniversary

Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates 40th anniversary

A parade to celebrate Tokyo Disney Resort's 40th anniversary enchants visitors at Tokyo Disneyland.

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Traditional street advertisers march and perform in central Japan

Traditional street advertisers march and perform in central Japan

Japanese traditional street advertisers "Chindonya" march and perform in central Japan.

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New Tokyo building to offer entertainment

New Tokyo building to offer entertainment

The Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward is set to offer various forms of entertainment to visitors from Japan...

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Visitors celebrate spring under paper flowers

Visitors celebrate spring under paper flowers

Visitors to a shrine in western Japan celebrate spring under flowers made from paper.

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