Japan is expected to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures on January 7th.

A 208.4kg tuna fetches nearly 20.8 million yen at Toyosu Market's first auction of the year.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says he is considering declaring a state of emergency over the coronavirus in Tok...

The Imperial Household Agency releases videos of the imperial family in units.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wish people a happy New Year in a video message.

A cold front is blanketing Japan, likely to bring heavy snow as the country rings in the New Year.

An annual fire ritual takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji temple to wrap up the year.

Fewer passengers are seen at Tokyo Station’s Shinkansen platforms as people are refraining from traveling amid the sprea...

Princess Kako turns 26 on December 29, with no celebrations scheduled on her birthday.

Lawmaker Hata Yuichiro becomes the first sitting member of Japan’s parliament to die of COVID-19.