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Emperor Naruhito meets U.N. Secretary-General

Emperor Naruhito meets U.N. Secretary-General

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

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Tokyo ambulance takes over 35 hours to find hospital for patient

Tokyo ambulance takes over 35 hours to find hospital for patient

The Tokyo Fire Department reports that it took over 35 hours to find a hospital that would accept one of its patients, w...

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Nagasaki marks 77th anniversary of atomic bombing

Nagasaki marks 77th anniversary of atomic bombing

Nagasaki marks the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the southwestern Japanese city in the closing days of World...

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Japanese lawmakers simulate response to Chinese invasion of Taiwan

Japanese lawmakers simulate response to Chinese invasion of Taiwan

Japan's ruling party lawmakers simulate the country's response to Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

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A-bomb exhibition held in UN Headquarters

A-bomb exhibition held in UN Headquarters

An exhibit on the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is being held at the United Nations headquarters.

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Nearly 2.3 million people flood Sendai for Tanabata Festival

Nearly 2.3 million people flood Sendai for Tanabata Festival

Nearly 2.3 million people flood streets of Sendai for the Sendai Tanabata Festival.

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Princess Kako attends Girl Scout camp

Princess Kako attends Girl Scout camp

Japan's Princess Kako attends a Girl Scout camp held in Nagano.

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One month since Abe shooting

One month since Abe shooting

One month has passed since former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was fatally shot while delivering a stump speech.

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UN chief calls on countries with nuclear arms not to use them

UN chief calls on countries with nuclear arms not to use them

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls on countries with nuclear weapons not to use them.

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Pleasure boat catches fire off eastern Japan

Pleasure boat catches fire off eastern Japan

A pleasure boat catches fire off eastern Japan, with all seven people on board escaping without injuries.

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