A demonstration of autonomous bus operation planned for the Olympic village next year takes place in Tokyo.

Imperial Household Agency staff prepare traditional potted plants to be used as decoration in the New Year period.

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

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

Winter illuminations at Huis Ten Bosch entice visitors.

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

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

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

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

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