Tokyo promotes radio calisthenics ahead of 2020 Olympics
Tokyo is promoting radio exercises to get the nation healthy and in the spirit in the run-up to the 2020 Summer Olympics...
read moreSteelworkers set crowds alight
Steelworkers turn industry to art, throwing sparks across the stage in a "Thunder Performance."
read morePikotaro promotes SDGs at UN conference
Japanese comedian and singer Pikotaro helps Japan's foreign minister promote sustainable development goals at a United N...
read moreImperial Couple views Nippon Maru
Japan's Imperial Couple visits a historic tall ship for the Marine Day holiday.
read moreExtreme roller coaster makes emergency stop
An extreme roller coaster makes an emergency stop after its tire bursts.
read moreKyoto Gion Festival culminates in grand parade
"Moving museums" enchant spectators in Kyoto.
read moreTokyo Olympic summer goods hit stores
Summer is here and so are official Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics goods including yukata casual summer kimono.
read moreOkinoshima gets World Heritage status
Okinoshima and related ancient sites in southwestern Japan join the ranks of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
read moreRegulators give TEPCO execs an earful
Nuclear regulators have harsh words for Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives including new President Tomoaki Kobayakawa.
read moreTokyo airports celebrate Tanabata festival
July 7th is Tanabata or star festival in Japan. Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports celebrated with special events.
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