Emperor Emeritus Akihito visits temple in western Japan
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit Chuguji, a Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, western Japan.
read moreGifts to G7 leaders at Hiroshima Summit announced
The gifts from Japan to G7 leaders at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima are announced and include items from companies local to...
read moreCentral 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...
read moreJapan 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...
read morePride 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...
read moreNew 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...
read moreKids Kabuki show featured at festival in western Japan
A festival in western Japan features a Kabuki show by boys aged 7 to 13.
read moreTokyo Disney Resort celebrates 40th anniversary
A parade to celebrate Tokyo Disney Resort's 40th anniversary enchants visitors at Tokyo Disneyland.
read moreTraditional street advertisers march and perform in central Japan
Japanese traditional street advertisers "Chindonya" march and perform in central Japan.
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