Japan's Prince Hisahito encouraged to study abroad
Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito of Akishino told reporters on November 25 that he is encouraging his son, Prince Hisahito,...
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South Korea responds to news retraction on Japanese official's Yasukuni Shrine visit
Asian neighbors, South Korea and Japan continue strained relations due to their history. The South Korean government c...
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Champs Elysees shines in Christmas Lightings
S/ Sato Atsushi, NNN Paris bureau chief: The Champs-Elysées is now all lit up at once. Many are cheering loudly with th...
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Wake for Princess Yuriko attended by members of Imperial Family and PM Ishiba
The wake for Princess Yuriko, who passed away on November 15 at age 101, was held starting at 6 p.m. on November 24 at ...
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Japan denies Ikuina visited Yasukuni Shrine since becoming lawmaker
S/ Hayashi Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary / I understand that Parliamentary Vice Minister Ikuina did not visit Yasuk...
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Ceremony held for all who worked at Sado gold mines amid South Korean absence
The Sado Island Gold Mines in Niigata Prefecture were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in July.In a related ...
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Ohtani's hometown in Japan puts up MVP banners
In Otani Shohei's hometown of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, preparations were being made to congratu...
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Captain Tsubasa author designs emblem for hometown elementary school
S/ Takahashi Yoichi, Manga Artist: I expressed my hope that the children will soar into the future and that outstanding ...
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Chinese teenager wanted for graffiti at Yasukuni Shrine
In August of this year, graffiti, including the word “toilet” in Chinese, was found on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine...
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Tokyo takes title for nation's longest shopping district
Tokyo officially took the title from Osaka for Japan’s longest shopping district, also known as shotengai, by connectin...
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