
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
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 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
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
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 streets of Sendai for the Sendai Tanabata Festival.
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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 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
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
A pleasure boat catches fire off eastern Japan, with all seven people on board escaping without injuries.
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