Japan's government decides the details of Emperor Akihito's abdication and Crown Prince Naruhito's succession ceremonies...

A group of 10 newly-minted adults bungee jump, some in kimono, to celebrate Coming of Age day.

The president of the Japanese Olympic Committee will miss the next IOC meeting as France targets him in a bribery probe...

The New Year's poetry reading ceremony is held at the Imperial Palace with "light" as a theme.

Demon-like creatures terrify children but wish for their well-being.

People in Japan wear a mask to protect from infections, as well as for fashion.

Like moths to light, people throng to Shirakawa-go to see the traditional village's sites in illuminated winter splendor...

Nearly 1.25m new adults celebrate the Heisei Era's last Coming of Age Day.

The annual 'dondo-yaki' or New Year decoration burning ritual is held on a beach in Fukui, central Japan.

300 people in Dazaifu, Fukuoka hold the 1000-year-old Onisube ritual, driving away demons like illness and disaster.