Japan's top court rules that civil code provisions forcing married couples to share the same surname are constitutional.

Twin cubs are born to giant panda Shin Shin at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.

Fishermen in central Japan begin their seasonal cormorant fishing in the Nagara River six weeks later than usual due to ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony for the Japan Academy Prize that commends academic research...

The ruins of the Imperial Japanese Army facilities that were destroyed in the atomic bombing are discovered at the site ...

Tokyo 2020 organizers unveil the newest guidelines which clarify strict punishment for athletes who break the rules.

An experiment proves that air in indoor music venues can be kept clean with an adequate ventilation system.

A plastic product manufacturer turns ocean plastic into colorful dishes.

The Australian softball team's practice games at a stadium north of Tokyo are shown to the public for the first time.

A giant panda born at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo turns 4 years old.