Students dress bizarrely for commencement
Graduating students try to outdo each other with unique costumes at the commencement of an art college in central Japan.
read moreTokyo Tower deck gets fresh look
60 years after opening, Tokyo Tower's observation deck gets a makeover.
read moreKids choose Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots
A pair of mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games is chosen after primary school kids voted nationwide.
read moreJapanese Olympians honored
The Japan Olympic Committee honors the team's 13 medals, a Winter Olympics record for the nation.
read moreXiang Xiang shows off 'judo maneuver'
A panda cub in Tokyo sports her new 'judo technique'.
read moreMythical beast back and better than ever
Inuyama Castle is partially restored to its original splendor when a mythical beast returns to its perch atop the castle...
read more"Premium Friday" not so premium
Japan's industry ministry is struggling to promote its project to tackle long working hours and stimulate consumer spend...
read moreMyanmar national arrested for defacing "snow monsters"
A Myanmar national is nabbed for defacing the famous "snow monsters" in northern Japan.
read moreCrown Prince Naruhito turns 58
Japan's Crown Prince Naruihto vows self-improvement on his 58th birthday.
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