How to enjoy Valentine's Day during the pandemic
Department stores in Tokyo will offer different ways to enjoy Valentine's chocolates.
read moreVacuum flasks for carbonated drinks
A Japanese manufacturer develops a vacuum flask that can safely contain carbonated drinks.
read moreQuasi state of emergency expanded to 13 prefectures
The Japanese government decides to expand the quasi state of emergency over the coronavirus to 13 prefectures in additio...
read moreNew Year poetry reading at Imperial Palace
The annual New Year poetry reading takes place at the Imperial Palace, with Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other m...
read moreElectronic company Sharp develops desiccant
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp develops a desiccant.
read more17YO arrested for knife attack before entrance exams
A 17-year-old high school student is caught red handed after he slashes three people before an entrance exam.
read moreParatroopers conduct first drill of the year
Japan's Self-Defense Force parachute unit conducts its first drill of the year.
read moreArchery event at Buddhist temple in Kyoto
An archery event for new adults takes place at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto for the first time in two years.
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