Facility for shogi spectators opens in Tokyo
A facility for shogi fans who enjoy watching the traditional Japanese strategy board game opens in Tokyo.
read moreHorse parade held at full scale in northeastern Japan
A traditional horse parade called Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is held at a full scale in northeastern Japan for the firs...
read moreImmigration law revision approved in Japan's parliament
Japan's parliament passes a bill to revise the immigration law to prevent foreign nationals from repeatedly applying for...
read moreEmperor and empress mark 30 years from wedding
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako mark the 30th anniversary of their wedding.
read moreCrabs 'dance' on beach in western Japan
Small crabs that live in Japan's warm tidal flats perform what are thought to be courtship dances on a beach in western ...
read moreToyota Motor competes in race to net zero
Toyota Motor's liquid hydrogen powered car completes a 24-hour endurance race.
read moreTokyo Disney Resort to scrap FastPass
Tokyo Disney Resort will scrap its FastPass program.
read moreDozens join tour to remember Great Kanto earthquake
Dozens join a tour in Yokohama to remember the Great Kanto earthquake.
read moreAmazon unveils distribution center under construction
Amazon unveils its under-construction distribution center.
read moreNew express train to connect Nikko and Tokyo
Tobu Railway unveils a new express train that will connect Tokyo and Nikko.
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