First snow in western Japan
A winter cold front brings western Japan the first snow of the season.
read more10-day holiday mooted for Naruhito's enthronement
Japan may mark the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito with a 10-day holiday.
read more3 apparent N.Korean bodies wash ashore
Three apparent North Korean bodies wash ashore in northern Japan.
read moreHarumafuji could face charges this week
Ex-sumo grand champion Harumafuji could face charges this week for hitting a junior wrestler.
read moreSpending plan to ease education costs
Nippon TV obtains a draft of a government plan that would ease education costs for deserving university students and mak...
read moreNaked rice-pounding for good fortune
Scantily clad men pound rice in an ancient ritual in northern Japan to curry favor with the gods to secure a bountiful h...
read moreTraining to bike
East Japan Railway gives the media a peek at a new train to help cycling enthusiasts get to more scenic surroundings eas...
read moreWild boars terrorize school
Two wild boars wreak havoc at a school in Kyoto with other wild boars appearing nearby.
read morePrincess Aiko turns 16
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito's only child, Princess Aiko, turns 16.
read moreEmperor Akihito to retire April 30, 2019
Japan's prime minister announces Emperor Akihito will step down April 30th, 2019.
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