Zero gravity champagne toast
A Nippon News Network reporter joins Usain Bolt for a zero gravity champagne toast.
read moreCraftsman's one-of-a-kind wood pens
A craftsman in Nagasaki is creating gorgeous pens using wood sourced worldwide.
read moreHokkaido Power Station will not resume operation until late September
Operations at quake-hit coal power station in Hokkaido are expected to resume after late September.
read moreKansai airport operates only 20 percent
Kansai International Airport's flights have been cut down to 20% a week following the damage caused by Typhoon Jebi.
read moreHiroshima man's pizza vending machine mission
A pizza vending machine is drawing crowds in Hiroshima.
read morePrince Hisahito turns 12
Emperor Akihito's grandson Prince Hisahito celebrates his 12th birthday.
read moreTyphoon Jebi hits Japan
Typhoon Jebi hits western Japan, bringing heavy rain and damaging wind gusts to the nation.
read moreRetailers announce osechi menu
Department stores get a head start vying for high-end traditional osechi New Year meal orders, with some offerings appro...
read moreOlympic gymnast's accusation shocks Japan
An Olympic gymnast rocks Japan's gymnastics association with power harassment accusations.
read moreManga legend dies
Momoko Sakura, creator of the popular Chibi Maruko-chan manga and anime series, dies at 53 of breast cancer.
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