No spectators at all Olympic venues in Tokyo

No spectators at all Olympic venues in Tokyo

Organizers and other parties decide to have no spectators at all venues in Tokyo for the upcoming Olympic Games.

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Japan declares 4th state of emergency for Tokyo

Japan declares 4th state of emergency for Tokyo

The Japanese government declares the fourth state of emergency over the coronavirus for Tokyo including the entire durat...

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Tokyo firefighter describes rescue efforts at mudslide site

Tokyo firefighter describes rescue efforts at mudslide site

A Tokyo firefighter describes his team's search and rescue efforts at the site of a major fatal mudslide in central Japa...

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Shibuya's designer's bathroom

Shibuya's designer's bathroom

Japanese architect Kuma Kengo designs a public bathroom named "A Walk in the Woods."

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Japanese astronaut Hoshide gives lecture from space

Japanese astronaut Hoshide gives lecture from space

Two Japanese astronauts give a special lecture for schoolchildren -- one from outer space.

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Giant 3D cat a purrs in Shinjuku

Giant 3D cat a purrs in Shinjuku

A super realistic giant 3D cat appears in Shinjuku.

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Heavy rain threatens Sea of Japan coast

Heavy rain threatens Sea of Japan coast

The Japan Meteorological Agency strongly urges people to evacuate after heavy rain lashes neighboring Shimane and Tottor...

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Immersive theater offers unique experience

Immersive theater offers unique experience

Japan's first permanent immersive theater entertains visitors by involving them in the actors' performances.

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Supercomputer sees coronavirus infection risks at National Stadium as low

Supercomputer sees coronavirus infection risks at National Stadium as low

Japan's supercomputer Fugaku estimates that coronavirus infection risks at the National Stadium, the main venue for the ...

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Mudslide site embanked with construction waste soil

Mudslide site embanked with construction waste soil

The site of a major mudslide in central Japan is found to have been embanked using construction waste soil containing wo...

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