China Coast Guard boats stay near Senkakus for record 72-plus hours

China Coast Guard boats stay near Senkakus for record 72-plus hours

China Coast Guard boats stay continuously in waters near the Senkaku Islands administered by the city of Ishigaki in Oki...

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Emperor Emeritus Akihito turns 89

Emperor Emeritus Akihito turns 89

Emperor Emeritus Akihito turns 89 on December 23.

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10 pass second screening in Japan astronaut recruitment

10 pass second screening in Japan astronaut recruitment

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says 10 people passed the second screening in the astronaut recruitment project.

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Emperor Naruhito's photos of lunar eclipse

Emperor Naruhito's photos of lunar eclipse

The Imperial Household Agency releases seven photos of the total lunar eclipse taken by Emperor Naruhito on November 8.

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Japan compiles basic policy on green transformation

Japan compiles basic policy on green transformation

The Japanese government compiles its basic policy on green transformation aimed at balancing between decarbonization and...

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Tokyo Olympics cost 20% more than organizer said: Audit

Tokyo Olympics cost 20% more than organizer said: Audit

Japanese auditors said the Tokyo Olympics cost nearly 1.7 trillion yen, 20% more than what the organizers said.

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Japan expects 1 5% economic growth in FY 2023

Japan expects 1 5% economic growth in FY 2023

The Japanese government expects its economy will grow around 1.5% in FY 2023.

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More than 930,000 foreign tourists visited Japan in November: Government

More than 930,000 foreign tourists visited Japan in November: Government

More than 930,000 foreign tourists visited Japan in November.

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Tokyo's Imperial Palace prepares holiday lights

Tokyo's Imperial Palace prepares holiday lights

Tokyo's Imperial Palace is preparing its holiday lights.

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2023 G7 Summit Logo unveiled

2023 G7 Summit Logo unveiled

The logo for the 2023 G7 Summit is unveiled.

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