China animation expo underway in Shanghai
The China International Cartoon and Game Expo gets underway in Shanghai, with emphasis on the Chinese animation industry...
read moreEruptions possible in two areas of Japan
Experts warn people of the possibility of volcanic eruptions on Kuchinoerabu Island in southwestern Japan and Mt. Asama ...
read moreJapanese TV personality Ryuchell found dead in apparent suicide
Japanese TV personality Ryuchell is found dead at an agency office in Tokyo in an apparent suicide.
read moreStrong gusts topple structures in eastern Japan
Strong winds are believed to have toppled a warehouse and other structures in Ibaraki Prefecture, north of Tokyo.
read moreMother of late 'Terrace House' star calls for humane broadcast production
The mother of late "Terrace House" cast member Kimura Hana calls for humane broadcast production in court hearing.
read moreJapan's Supreme Court rules against bathroom restriction for trans women
Japan's Supreme Court ruled that it was illegal to bar a trans woman from using certain bathroom.
read moreTornado wreaks havoc near Tokyo
A strong gust believed to be a tornado wreaks havoc around Tokyo.
read moreMt. Fuji opens to hikers
Visitors enjoy the first sunrise of the season at Mt. Fuji after trails on the Shizuoka Prefecture side of Mt. Fuji open...
read moreSea lion gives birth after 18-hour labor in western Japan
A sea lion gives birth to her son after an 18-hour labor at an aquarium in western Japan.
read more104 avatars attend visitors at multipurpose commercial facility
104 avatars attend visitors at a multipurpose commercial facility in Osaka.
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