Japan opens new garrison on southwestern island
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force sets up a new garrison on Okinawa Prefecture's Ishigaki Island where the SDF previousl...
read moreKishida and Yoon agree to resume reciprocal visits
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol meet in Tokyo and agree to resum...
read moreFire swinging ritual at shrine in southwestern Japan
A fire swinging ritual takes place at a Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, to wish for bountiful ...
read moreYouTuber-turned lawmaker loses seat for never going to work
A YouTuber-turned lawmaker loses his seat in the Upper House for never going to work.
read moreRecord early start for Tokyo's cherry blossoms -- because of global warming
Tokyo sees another record early start for its cherry blossom season. Weather officials say it's because of global warmin...
read moreJapanese electronics companies eager to increase wage
Japanese electronics companies show their eagerness for an unprecedented pay hike during an annual wage talk.
read moreWorld Expo 2025 Osaka officials announce event policies
World Expo 2025 Osaka officials announce policies for events related to the Expo.
read moreMajor Tokyo airport considering terminal consolidation
Japan's Narita International Airport is considering consolidating three terminals into one.
read moreDeaf soccer training seminar held to raise awareness for Deaflympics
Onishi Ryo and others hold a soccer training seminar held in part to help raise awareness of the Deaflympics.
read moreEmperor and Empress meet with Romanian President and wife
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and his wife Carmen Iohannis at the Impe...
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