Sorry saury catch putting festivals in pinch
A shortage of saury, a popular autumn treat, is disappointing fishermen, fans of the fish and putting popular festivals ...
read morePrincess Kako leaves to study in UK
Emperor Akihito's granddaughter Princess Kako departs Tokyo to study abroad at the University of Leeds in the UK.
read moreGiant panda celebrates three months
Ueno Zoo releases footage to coincide with Tokyo's newest celebrity giant panda cub turning three months old.
read moreStars Wars lands at revered Buddhist temple
Darth Vadar and director Rian Johnson promote the new Star Wars film at a revered Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.
read moreThe taste of fall is here
Matsutake season is off to a strong start with the autumn delicacy selling for almost $650 per kilogram and a bumper cro...
read morePrince Hisahito turns 11
Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito and third in line to the throne, celebrates his 11th birthday.
read moreSuperhero joins battle for New Year cuisine orders
Takashimaya department store says it will tap the powers of superhero Ultra Seven as it launches an early bid to land os...
read moreDuty-free shop opens in arrival area of Narita Airport
Narita Airport comes up with a way to further prompt shopping at duty-free shops.
read moreCabinet ministers take part in disaster drills
The Japanese government conducts disaster drills on "Disaster Prevention Day".
read moreJapanese developer to construct skyscraper in NYC
A major Japanese developer announces to construct a 58-story office building in Manhattan, New York.
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