Tokyo train catches fire
A fire in central Tokyo jumps to the roof of a train after a policeman engages the train's emergency brake.
read moreUS resolution draft drops blanket oil ban
A revised US resolution draft to bring sanctions against North Korea obtained by Nippon TV does not include a complete b...
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 moreReport blames pilot for Osprey accident
A US military report concludes that pilot error caused the Osprey transport aircraft crash landing off Okinawa Prefectur...
read moreUSS Ronald Reagan leaves on patrol
Aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan leaves Yokosuka, Japan on patrol amid concerns over North Korea.
read moreRepaired Osprey departs Oita Airport
A repaired US Osprey took off Friday morning from Oita Airport, 10 days after it made an emergency landing.
read moreTokyo grade school conducts missile alert drill
Tokyo's elementary school students take part in a ballistic missile launch alert drill amid concerns that North Korea mi...
read moreJapan mulls congestion pricing for Kyoto, Kamakura
Japan is considering charging cars to ease traffic at popular tourist sites Kyoto and Kamakura.
read moreJAL 6 engine fire termed 'serious incident'
A JAL flight that made an emergency landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport Tuesday reportedly sustained heavy damage to its e...
read morePrince Hisahito turns 11
Prince Hisahito, grandson of Emperor Akihito and third in line to the throne, celebrates his 11th birthday.
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