Princess Mako visits ceramics exhibition
Princess Mako, who is to be engaged next year, visits a ceramics exhibition in Tokyo.
read more'Conspiracy bill' passes lower house
A conspiracy bill to penalize the planning of terror and other serious crimes passed Japan's lower house on Tuesday.
read moreGround fissures lead to further evacuations
Cracks in the ground are growing in southwest Japan, leading to more evacuation advisories.
read morePolice nab suspected cop killer in 1971 Shibuya Riot
Police arrest a possible suspect in the killing of a police officer at the Shibuya Riot of 1971.
read morePublic viewing of possibly pregnant panda to be suspended
Ueno Zoo in Tokyo will suspend the public viewing of a female giant panda showing signs of pregnancy.
read moreMystery ground fissures growing
Mysterious cracks in the ground are growing, worrying people in southwest Japan.
read moreChina reportedly detains Japanese geologic surveyors
Chinese authorities reportedly detain several Japanese company employees conducting a geological survey.
read moreGovt. begins week to promote child safety
The government launches the first-ever week to help prevent accidents involving children and asking people to be careful...
read morePolice crackdown on 'hero'-driven go-karts
A spate of accidents prompt police to ask street-legal go-kart operators to take safety measures.
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