Designer Takada Kenzo dies of COVID-19

Designer Takada Kenzo dies of COVID-19

Japanese fashion designer Takada Kenzo has died of coronavirus disease in France at age 81.

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Shouting contest in southwestern Japan

Shouting contest in southwestern Japan

A shouting contest that also features eating beef barbecue on a pasture is held in southwestern Japan, with strict anti-...

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Children thrive amid pandemic

Children thrive amid pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in Japan. But that does not keep children from enjoying life.

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Miniature Edo Castle

Miniature Edo Castle

A miniature model of the former Edo Castle is on display at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

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Princess Kako encourages high school sign language performers

Princess Kako encourages high school sign language performers

Japan's Princess Kako sends a video message encouraging participants of a nationwide sign language competition for high ...

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Robots in coronavirus age

Robots in coronavirus age

Companies are programming robots to help people adapt to the new normal of the novel coronavirus.

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Tokyo Disneyland unveils new "Beauty and the Beast" area

Tokyo Disneyland unveils new "Beauty and the Beast" area

Tokyo Disneyland unveils a new attraction area based on "Beauty and the Beast".

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World's smallest Rubik's Cube

World's smallest Rubik's Cube

The world's tiniest Rubik's Cube is unveiled in Tokyo.

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Kyoto Animation unveils first movie since deadly arson attack

Kyoto Animation unveils first movie since deadly arson attack

Arson-hit Kyoto Animation unveils their first movie since the arson attack that devastated their studios in July 2019.

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Uniqlo launching recycled down jackets

Uniqlo launching recycled down jackets

Major Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO will be selling recycled down jackets to boost sustainability.

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