Japan's Cabinet approves an economic and fiscal reform policy that will allow drastic increase in defense budget.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako remotely attend the National Tree Planting Festival in Shiga Prefecture.

Vaccinations using the COVID-19 vaccine developed by US bio-drug maker Novavax begin in Tokyo.

The Japanese government unveils guidelines for foreign group tours.

The Japanese government calls on businesses and households across the country to save power to prepare for a possible po...

The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan visits a Ukrainian who was injured by Russian attacks.

The historic Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival is held in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, for the first time in three y...

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio visits a village in Fukushima Prefecture where part of the off-limits zone near the Fukushi...

Statistics show that a record low number of babies were born in Japan in a calendar year in 2021.

The Revised Animal Protection and Control Law goes into effect on June 1, requiring all pet cats and dogs to be fitted w...