Japan will add special national holidays next year to commemorate the enthronement of the new emperor.

Tokyo's Tsukiji market, famous for its tuna auctions, closes after more than 80 years and is replaced by the gleaming ne...

Officials will meet in Japan Friday to oversee the Emperor's abdication and Crown Prince's enthronement ceremonies.

A deep sea-vessel starts its mission to collect rock samples from a plate that could trigger a mega-quake.

The Ministry of Finance plans to enlarge warning labels on tobacco packages.

A cow-painted tram will start running tomorrow to increase users.

Spectators enjoy Important Cultural Property floats and the work of Hida artisans at the Takayama Fall Festival in Gifu ...

Emperor Akihito attends a drum competition for people with physical or intellectual disabilities in Tokyo.

Japan's Princess Kako attends a sign language competition for high school students.

Business operators at Japan's famous Tsukiji fish market are moving to Toyosu, where a new market will open Thursday.