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Succession ritual rice in storage at Imperial Palace
Freshly harvested rice for next month's Daijosai imperial succession ritual is placed in storage at the Imperial Palace.
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Ex-principal failed to investigate teacher's bullying claims
The former principal of a Kobe elementary school where a teacher says he was bullied by older colleagues says the teache...
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Nagasaki Kunchi Festival mesmerizes
The annual Nagasaki Kunchi Festival colors the streets of this city in southwestern Japan.
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Fighting shrine festival in Matsuyama
A festival in southwestern Japan features dynamic fights between portable shrines.
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Imperial parade rehearsal hits Tokyo streets
A rehearsal for the parade that will follow Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on October 22 is held in Tokyo.
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KEPCO scandal update
Kansai Electric Power Company leaks information on nuclear power plant-related projects to a former deputy mayor in conn...
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First tiger blowfish auction of season held
The first tiger blowfish auction of the season is held in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The city is synonymous with...
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Princess Kako attends sign language event
Princess Kako signs an address at a sign language event for high school students.
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Princess Kako returns home
Prince Kako returns to Japan from her first official trip overseas.
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Abe, Trump ink joint statement on trade
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump reach a trade deal and sign a joint statement.
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