Cyclists take over Rainbow Bridge and others in Tokyo cycling event
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds a cycling event, closing off the Rainbow Bridge and other areas in Tokyo's water...
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Meteorological Agency: hottest year on record, winter could bring sudden heavy snow
The Japan Meteorological Agency releases its three-month forecast, saying there is a risk of a warm winter due to the El...
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Health ministry subcommittee makes COVID-19 vax not free starting April 2024
A subcommittee of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare decides that COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be free of...
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Tokyo police compete in life-saving skills compeition
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Rescue Squad holds a rescue competition to compete in life-saving skills.
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Japan's tallest skyscraper and to open in Tokyo
Japan's tallest skyscraper and its surrounding facilities will open in Tokyo on November 24.
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Typhoon-struck train resumes operations east of Tokyo
A local railway in Chiba Prefecture that was hit by a typhoon resumes operations for the first time in nearly three mont...
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Elementary school students in Tokyo experience VR
Elementary school students in Tokyo experience virtual reality during an English class.
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Japanese govt and airlines set up student loan fund for future aircraft mechanics
The Japanese government and airline companies set up a student loan fund for future aircraft mechanics.
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Toshiba holds last shareholders' meeting before delisting
Conglomerate Toshiba holds its last general meeting of shareholders before delisting following a tender offer.
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Giant panda Fuhin turns 3 in western Japan
Giant panda Fuhin turns 3 years old at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.
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