Meteorological Agency: High temps with possibility of heavy rains for many regions
The Japan Meteorological Agency releases its three-month weather forecast, saying that temperatures are expected to be h...
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Okinawa marks 77th anniversary of WWII ground battle
Okinawa marks the 77th anniversary of the end of a bloody World War II ground battle.
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Russian soldiers ransacked Chernobyl and left land mines
NTV reporters visit the Chernobyl nuclear plant that was ransacked by Russian soldiers.
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About 10 Russian and Chinese warships circle around Japan
Japan expresses concern after about 10 Russian and Chinese warships circle around Japan.
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Japan's Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita enjoy exhibition on Okinawa
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko enjoy an exhibition on Okinawa.
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Campaigning for upper house election underway
The official campaigning for the House of Councillors election gets underway as political party leaders give stump speec...
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New clear display allows for better communication
A transparent display for use in communication developed by Japan Display is unveiled to the public.
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Tokyo Games costs total 1.42 trillion yen
The costs for hosting the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics come to more than 1.42 trillion yen.
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New sensor technology to be included in next-gen weather satellites
The Japan Meteorological Agency announces it plans to include the latest in observational sensors in its next weather sa...
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Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban not unconstitutional
A district court in Osaka rules that the government not allowing same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional.
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