Wild deer spotted in Tokyo

Wild deer spotted in Tokyo

A wild deer has been spotted over the past several days along the banks of the Arakawa River in Tokyo. Officials have be...

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Imperial Palace reopens to public

Imperial Palace reopens to public

Tokyo's Imperial Palace reopens its doors to the public after being closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. But va...

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Acrobatic planes fly over Tokyo to thank medical workers

Acrobatic planes fly over Tokyo to thank medical workers

Blue Impulse, the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force's acrobatic flight team, flies over central Tokyo to thank medical wor...

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Canceled flowers encourage doctors

Canceled flowers encourage doctors

While orders for flowers are being canceled as events like wedding ceremonies are called off due to the novel coronaviru...

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Tokyo tower to reopen to public

Tokyo tower to reopen to public

Tokyo Tower will reopen its two observatories to the public on Thursday. But visitors will be urged to avoid the elevato...

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Beaches south of Tokyo reopen to visitors

Beaches south of Tokyo reopen to visitors

Beaches in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, replace "no entry" signs with ones urging social distancing.

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Ducklings move from temple to river in Kyoto

Ducklings move from temple to river in Kyoto

Ducklings born at a temple in Kyoto move to a nearby river in what has become an annual event.

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Aomori's landmark park reopens

Aomori's landmark park reopens

Aomori's landmark park famous for cherry blossoms reopens after closing for 38 days to prevent the spread of the novel c...

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Tourist spots, Tokyo quiet amid Golden Week

Tourist spots, Tokyo quiet amid Golden Week

Tourist spots near Tokyo and major stations in the Japanese capital are quiet during the Golden Week holiday.

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Japan's Emperor thanks medical workers on frontlines

Japan's Emperor thanks medical workers on frontlines

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has expressed his gratitude to the country's medical workers. His majesty is attending religiou...

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