Paralympic medalists meet education minister
Paralympic athletes who collectively won 10 medals visit the Ministry of Education to report their results.
read moreImperial Couple presents shrine with bronze mirror
Japan's Imperial Couple presents a bronze mirror to a shrine to Emperor Jinmu, said to be the nation's founding emperor.
read moreCity saving schools through tech
A city in western Japan turns to technology to keep schools open and learning fun as student numbers fall in tandem with...
read moreJapan enjoys unseasonably warm temperatures
Temperatures nationwide shoot up to May highs as a few buds bloom on cherry trees.
read moreFace from the past
Researchers unveil a facial construction based on a genetic analysis of the remains of a woman who died around 3,800 yea...
read moreJapan marks 7th anniversary since 3/11 disasters
The nation is observing the 7th anniversary since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
read moreImperial Couple to visit Okinawa
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will make what is expected to be their final Imperial visit to Okinawa Prefecture.
read moreJapanese makeup artist lands Oscar
The third time is the charm for makeup artist Kazuhiro Tsuji who becomes the first Japanese to take home an Oscar in the...
read moreBig sandals, big fuss
Locals sneak a peek at a massive pair of sandals that are display before being to a famous Tokyo temple.
read moreGovt to give national award to figure skating champ
Japan will give a national award to Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist in men's figure skating at the Pyeongchang and Sochi Win...
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