Sightseeing route with 14-meter "snow walls" reopens in central Japan
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route with snow walls up to 14 meters high opened in central Japan on April 15 for this year'...
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REPORT: Sexual assault victims silenced in China
In China, victims of sexual violence are not able to speak out as they wish due to pressure from the authorities. On Mar...
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Funeral for first foreign-born sumo yokozuna Akebono held in Tokyo
A funeral service for sumo great Akebono Taro was held in Tokyo on April 14.The Hawaii-born former yokozuna died of hear...
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Trial yet to begin for man accused of throwing explosive at PM Kishida
A trial is yet to begin for a man accused of throwing an explosive device at Prime Minister Kishida Fumio although one y...
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Farewell event held for late world-renowned conductor Ozawa Seiji
A farewell event for world-renowned conductor Ozawa Seiji took place at his alma mater Seijo Gakuen in Tokyo on April 14...
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Princess Aiko takes in imperial court music concert
Princess Aiko took in a concert featuring Japan's ancient court music and dance.The gagaku performance by the imperial h...
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Man arrested for theft of Gold teacup says he went in and out of venue" To Steal More"
A 32-year-old man was arrested on April 13 in suspiction of stealing a pure gold teacup worth about 10.4 million yen at ...
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Gold teacup worth 10.4 million yen is stolen
A pure gold teacup worth about 10.4 million yen was stolen from an exhibition and sales event featuring gold items at Ni...
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Japanese astronauts to become first non-Americans to land on moon possibly in 2028
Two Japanese astronauts are expected to land on the moon as early as in 2028 as part of the US-led Artemis lunar explora...
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Japanese authorities to "consider all options" in response to weak yen
S/ Suzuki Shunichi, Japanese finance minister: We would like to respond appropriately to excessive movements without eli...
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