Next-gen bullet train
JR East allows the press to join a test ride of its next-generation bullet train.
read moreANA expects record loss in FY2020
ANA Holdings expects to log a record net loss of 510 billion yen this fiscal year through March 2021 due to effects of t...
read moreJapan, Britain sign trade deal
Japan and Britain sign a bilateral free trade agreement with a view to putting it into effect in January.
read moreKyoto thrives amid pandemic
Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital that attracts tens of millions of tourists each year, was devastated by the coronavirus p...
read moreCoronavirus drill held on Japanese cruise ship
The operator of Japanese cruise ship Asuka 2 holds a coronavirus drill prior to resuming services in November.
read moreRenovation of Ginza Station complete
Tokyo Metro completes its renovation of Ginza Station in the heart of the Japanese capital.
read moreFlood-resistant floating home
A Japanese homebuilder has developed a house that floats during flooding as a measure to prevent damage.
read moreSushi store offers contactless dining experience
A conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain is offering an experience where customers can dine without any contact with store...
read moreSaury fishing starts in northeastern Japan
Pacific saury fishing begins in northeastern Japan, marking the latest start for the region's fishermen to catch the aut...
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