Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko take a rare walk outside the Imperial Palace to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

Japan outlines a plan for ceremonies linked to Emperor Akihito's abdication and Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement in ...

Takamatsu in western Japan promotes its famous udon noodles via a 60-kilo ultra "mara-nic" (marathon + picnic) with stop...

Tokyo wants 110,000 volunteers to help guide foreigners during the 2020 summer Olympics and Paralympics.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit Yonaguni, Japan's westernmost island, on the second leg of their Okinawa tour.

Monster-themed art transforms a small town in western Japan.

People in Tokyo take advantage of beautiful weather to marvel at the cherry blossoms in many different ways.

Farmers in Kyoto start shipping bamboo shoots, a spring delicacy.

Girls graduate from an elementary school in Kyoto wearing kimonos made of locally produced silk fabric.

Police in Tokyo hold a memorial ceremony to remember and pray for the souls of fallen canine partners.