Mother of girl abducted by N Korea promises dying husband to get her back
Yokota Sakie the mother of a girl abducted to North Korea speaks to the press about her husband's death. Yokota says pro...
read moreRainy season and record breaking heat wave hits Japan
The rainy season has officially begun in parts of western and central Japan, while a record heat wave hits Tokyo and nor...
read moreA unique large scale food and bar hub to open in Toranomon
A gourmet paradise in the heart of Tokyo is set to open on Thursday. The reimagined Toranomon area is being developed as...
read moreMore people out in Tokyo a week after virus alert
More people are seen commuting in Tokyo one week after the metropolitan government issued a coronavirus alert.
read moreApril overtime pay down due to coronavirus
Overtime pay in Japan in April decreases by more than 10 percent per capita from a year ago due to effects of the corona...
read moreWorld's largest miniature theme park unveiled
One of the world's largest indoor miniature theme parks is unveiled after taking measures against the spread of infectio...
read moreRooftop aquarium reopens for the first time in 3 month
People flock to the Sunshine Aquarium located on the roof of a tall building in Tokyo after the venue was closed down fo...
read morePoll: 64 percent not satisfied with government's economic response to pandemic
Over 60 percent of respondents to a survey say they are not satisfied with the Japanese government's economic response t...
read moreJapan's population decreases by more than 500,000
Japan's population shrunk the most in 2019 since record taking began. The number of babies born was the lowest and death...
read moreFire department warns public of risk when using disinfecting alcohol
The Tokyo Fire Department is warning the public of how flammable rubbing alcohol can be. Officials urge caution when usi...
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