Japan, US  wrap up trade talks

Japan, US wrap up trade talks

Japan and the United States wrap up final ministerial trade talks before the bilateral summit meeting on Wednesday.

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TEPCO execs not guilty in Fukushima Daiichi case

TEPCO execs not guilty in Fukushima Daiichi case

The Tokyo District Court acquits 3 former TEPCO executives of professional negligence in connection with the Fukushima D...

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N. Korean official says Japan needs to take action

N. Korean official says Japan needs to take action

North Korea's ambassador for normalizing relations with Japan says concrete action from Tokyo is needed to realize summi...

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Emperor Naruhito harvests first rice

Emperor Naruhito harvests first rice

Emperor Naruhito harvests rice from paddies at the Imperial Palace for the first time since becoming emperor.

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Thousands still without water in Chiba

Thousands still without water in Chiba

Thousands of households in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture still have no running water 10 days after powerful Typhoon Faxai hi...

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Video of diplomatic ceremony and subway in North Korea

Video of diplomatic ceremony and subway in North Korea

Nippon TV videos the Pyongyang subway and a diplomatic ceremony.

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Princess Kako gives speech in Vienna

Princess Kako gives speech in Vienna

Japan's Princess Kako attends a reception at the Japanese Ambassador's Residence in Vienna and gives a speech.

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Noguchi prepares for 3rd space flight

Noguchi prepares for 3rd space flight

Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi prepares for his 3rd space flight as private companies like Boeing and SpaceX become m...

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Emperor, empress visit Niigata

Emperor, empress visit Niigata

Japan's emperor and empress attend a cultural festival and visit a rehab facility in Niigata.

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Most schools reopen in typhoon-hit Chiba

Most schools reopen in typhoon-hit Chiba

Most schools reopen in typhoon-ravaged Chiba Prefecture after Typhoon Faxai hit the Tokyo metropolitan area 8 days ago.

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