Princess Mako attends ceremony to commemorate Emperor Showa
Japan's Princess Mako attends a ceremony to commemorate the death of Emperor Showa.
read moreTokyo sees record daily high new cases of COVID-19
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reports a record daily high of 1,591 new cases of coronavirus infections and a total o...
read moreJapan's coronavirus expert expects prolonged emergency declaration
A top Japanese expert on the coronavirus epidemic predicts the government’s state of emergency declaration expected to b...
read moreTokyo's firefighters hold New Year event without spectators
The Tokyo Fire Department held its annual New Year ceremony without any spectators.
read moreJapanese brave the cold for winter purification ritual
12 people participate in a winter purification ritual at a temple in Hyogo Prefecture.
read moreJapan to declare state of emergency for greater Tokyo area
Japan is expected to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures on January 7th.
read more202,000 dollar tuna
A 208.4kg tuna fetches nearly 20.8 million yen at Toyosu Market's first auction of the year.
read moreJapan mulling state of emergency for Tokyo area
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says he is considering declaring a state of emergency over the coronavirus in Tok...
read moreImperial family videos
The Imperial Household Agency releases videos of the imperial family in units.
read moreEmperor and Empress New Year greeting video
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wish people a happy New Year in a video message.
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