The Imperial Palace may be open to the public for next year's New Year event for the first time in three years.

The National Institute of Technology and Evaluation warns that used home electronics may cause fire.

Two die after a motor glider crashes into a mountain in central Japan.

Japanese police have begun preparations to ensure security for next year's Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima.

An international planning meeting takes place for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.

Lucky bags for the 2023 New Year feature food, travel and jewelry based on the theme of returning to normalcy amid the c...

A vending machine for deer snacks is set up at Nara Park in western Japan to help prevent people from giving wild deer o...

Former Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko says that Japan should nurture democracy in a memorial speech for Abe Shinzo.

A tornado wreaks havoc in central Japan.

Tokyo and other organizers together hold a tea ceremony for the first time in three years.