
With 50 days to go until Tokyo Olympics, host communities are at loss on preparations
With 50 days to go until the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, local areas set to host the competition are at a lo...
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Department store giant launches sustainable clothing
Department store giant Takashimaya showcases its collection of sustainable clothing.
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UN Secretary-General calls for Japan to abolish coal-fired power plants
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for Japan to step up efforts to abolish coal-fired power plants.
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Anti-groper campaign kicks off ahead of summer
Police kick off an anti-groper campaign ahead of summer.
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Vaccinations for Japan's Olympians begin
Coronavirus vaccinations for Japan’s Olympic team members begin at the National Training Center in Tokyo.
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Australian softball team arrives at training camp site north of Tokyo
Members of the Australian softball team arrive at their pre-Olympic training camp site in Gunma Prefecture, north of Tok...
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Restrictions eased amid extended virus emergency in Japan
Facilities such as department stores, movie theaters, museums and amusement parks reopen in Tokyo and Osaka as restricti...
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Japanese companies cooperate in coronavirus vaccine rollout
Japanese companies are cooperating in implementing the coronavirus vaccine rollout in the country.
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Next-generation train unveiled in Tochigi
Officials unveil a train for the next-generation light rail transit system scheduled to begin operating in 2023 in Tochi...
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Coronavirus emergency in Japan extended to June 20
The Japanese government decides to extend the coronavirus state of emergency in nine prefectures until June 20.
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