Emperor and empress remotely visit factory where disabled people work

Emperor and empress remotely visit factory where disabled people work

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako remotely visit a factory in central Japan where disabled people work.

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Tsukiji Outer Market ready to bring back customers

Tsukiji Outer Market ready to bring back customers

Tokyo's Tsukiji Outer Market has also been affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Workers are trying to bring back ...

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13 million LED light bulbs light up Huis Ten Bosch

13 million LED light bulbs light up Huis Ten Bosch

Winter illuminations at Huis Ten Bosch entice visitors.

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Dive feeding by Santa Claus

Dive feeding by Santa Claus

Dive feeding by Santa Claus attracts visitors at an aquarium southwest of Tokyo.

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AI sommelier for sake

AI sommelier for sake

An artificial intelligence sommelier helps drinkers choose the sake of their preference with descriptive expressions. ...

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Toys trending in Japan

Toys trending in Japan

Some toys that trended in Japan this year reflect the COVID-19 era.

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Japan's Empress Masako turns 57

Japan's Empress Masako turns 57

Japan’s Empress Masako turns 57 and expresses hope that people will be able to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.

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Buddha statues dusted at Horyuji temple

Buddha statues dusted at Horyuji temple

The annual ritual of dusting Buddha statues takes place at Horyuji, a Buddhist temple registered as a UNESCO World Herit...

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Temple near Narita Airport prepares for New Year

Temple near Narita Airport prepares for New Year

A temple near Narita Airport, east of Tokyo, prepares for the New Year, with staff making a large straw rope for decorat...

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Face masks play major role in fashion show

Face masks play major role in fashion show

Face masks play a major role in a fashion show for G.U.’s spring-summer items.

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