SAKURA-Cherry Blossom Forecast to push back, Tokyo to be March 24th

SAKURA-Cherry Blossom Forecast to push back, Tokyo to be March 24th

March 20th is a holiday in Japan, the Spring Vernal Equinox day which marks the start of the spring season.The most belo...

read more
Thunderbird limited express train makes last run in Ishikawa Pref.

Thunderbird limited express train makes last run in Ishikawa Pref.

The Thunderbird limited express train makes its last run in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, as its service span will...

read more
Choshi Electric Railway introduces new rolling stock

Choshi Electric Railway introduces new rolling stock

Choshi Electric Railway introduces some new rolling stock to its fleet that it acquired from the Nankai Electric Railway...

read more
Naruto whirlpool sightseeing season begins in western Japan

Naruto whirlpool sightseeing season begins in western Japan

The whirlpool sightseeing season begins at Naruto Strait off Tokushima Prefecture in western Japan.

read more
Hot springs facility opens next to amusement park in Tokyo suburbs

Hot springs facility opens next to amusement park in Tokyo suburbs

A hot springs facility with a view of Tokyo opens next to the Yomiuriland amusement park in the suburbs of the Japanese ...

read more
Late Japanese industrialist's 146-year-old house unveiled to press for the first time after relocation

Late Japanese industrialist's 146-year-old house unveiled to press for the first time after relocation

The 146-year-old former residence of late Japanese industrialist Shibusawa Eiichi is unveiled to the press for the first...

read more
World expo mascot display created by local students is unveiled

World expo mascot display created by local students is unveiled

A ceramic display created by local high school students featuring the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Myaku-M...

read more
Waka poetry composition event takes place in southwestern Japan

Waka poetry composition event takes place in southwestern Japan

A traditional waka poetry composition event takes place at Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine in southwestern Japan, reenacting an ...

read more
Kochi's Sawachi cuisine festival takes place in western Japan

Kochi's Sawachi cuisine festival takes place in western Japan

A festival featuring Kochi's Sawachi cuisine takes place in western Japan as part of efforts to continue the practice of...

read more
Traditional drum performance held for first time since Noto Peninsula quake

Traditional drum performance held for first time since Noto Peninsula quake

A traditional drum performance that has been handed down for more than 400 years in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, takes p...

read more