Japan spokesman concerned over fake video of PM Kishida
Japan's top government spokesman Matsuno Hirokazu expresses concern over a fake video of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio th...
read moreSnow crab fetches record 10 million yen in western Japan
The snow crab fishing season begins in Japan, with a prized crustacean fetching a record 10 million yen in an auction in...
read moreColored carp show held in central Japan
A competitive show featuring colored carp takes place in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, central Japan.
read more'Kiki's Delivery Service' museum opens in Tokyo
A museum themed on the novel "Kiki's Delivery Service," on which Studio Ghibli's animation film of the same title was ba...
read moreJapan's Cabinet approves economic measures to tackle rising prices
Japan's Cabinet approves new economic measures worth more than 17 trillion yen to tackle rising commodity prices.
read moreGovt accepts increased construction costs for 2025 Osaka Expo
The Japanese government accepts the increased construction costs for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
read moreNovelist Higashino, poet Tawara among Japanese govt honorees
Novelist Higashino Keigo and poet Tawara Machi are among recipients of the Japanese government's Medal of Honor for autu...
read morePrincess Kako heads to Peru to celebrate 150th anniversary of ties between Japan and Peru
Princess Kako heads to Peru to celebrate the 150th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Peru.
read more86-year-old grudge-holding gunman arrested after 8-hour hostage drama
An 86-year-old man is arrested after shooting two people at a hospital, and taking two women hostage in a post office fo...
read moreFortnite developer to pay 3.5 billion yen in back taxes to Japan
Epic Games is set to pay 3.5 billion yen in back taxes to Japan.
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