Canceled flowers encourage doctors
While orders for flowers are being canceled as events like wedding ceremonies are called off due to the novel coronaviru...
read moreTokyo 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...
read moreBeaches south of Tokyo reopen to visitors
Beaches in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, replace "no entry" signs with ones urging social distancing.
read moreDucklings 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.
read moreAomori'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...
read moreTourist spots, Tokyo quiet amid Golden Week
Tourist spots near Tokyo and major stations in the Japanese capital are quiet during the Golden Week holiday.
read moreJapan'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...
read moreTokyo Tower says 'Arigato' to medical workers
11 towers across Japan including the iconic Tokyo Tower are being lit up in blue light, a color chosen globally to thank...
read moreSnow covered cherry blossoms in full bloom
Snow over the weekend covers cherry blossoms in full bloom.
read moreJapan has 5G cellphone service
Major Japanese cellphone service provider NTT Docomo launches next-generation 5G service, the first in the country to do...
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