2020 Tokyo Paralympic medals on display
Medals for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics will be on display in Tokyo through September 2.
read moreEmpress Emerita plays the piano with Vienna Philharmonic flutist
Japan's empress emerita plays the piano with a world famous flutist in preparation for a music festival in Kusatsu.
read moreElectronic customs declaration gate at Narita open to all travelers
The electronic customs declaration gate at Narita Airport is now available for use by all travelers arriving at Terminal...
read moreFlying trucks could help Japan's understaffed delivery industry
Delivery service giant Yamato unveils a "flying truck" that can transport parcels.
read moreMuddy fun at music and organic veggie festival
Festival-goers get muddy and munch on organic produce at a festival in Chiba Prefecture.
read moreLawson tries out unmanned store operation
Lawson is experimenting with operating a convenience store unmanned overnight to tackle labor shortage.
read moreEco-friendly dog
An environment-friendly dog has collected more than 3,000 plastic bottles during walks over five years.
read moreEmperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko enjoy vacation in Nagano
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit a community of returnees from postwar Manchuria in Nagano.
read moreKanazawa geisha training
Tourists get a glimpse of the training regimen of Kanazawa geisha.
read moreYamaga lantern festival
A thousand women dance with lanterns on their head to reenact an ancient mythical tale.
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