Princess Kako celebrates the 110th anniversary since a university in northern Japan admitted the first female university...

An unlaunched firework explodes during a festival in central Japan, causing some property damage.

Japanese conveyor-belt sushi giant Sushiro installs a virtual conveyor-belt system following a slew of pranks.

Johnny & Associates President Higashiyama Noriyuki says the talent agency will change its name to "SMILE-UP." and deal w...

A bald head contest takes place in northern Japan, with the autumn version held for the first time in four years.

All Nippon Airway's third Flying Honu plane adorned with images of the Hawaiian sea turtle is cleaned at Narita Internat...

A trading house, bus operator and tire company are working on efforts to introduce sustainable tires for buses to addres...

A man spends his retirement money to buy a ninja house in northern Japan.

Japanese man Sano Seiichi, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest surfer, tries out a new trick ...

Japan's public broadcaster NHK announces that it will not sign new contracts with Johnny & Associates for the time being...