United jet makes unplanned landing
A United Airlines jet is forced to make an unscheduled landing at Narita Airport due to an unruly American passenger.
read moreTokyo rethinks its brand
A team of experts meets for the first time to rethink Tokyo's brand in the run-up to the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
read moreJapan gets first Black Friday bargains
A few major retailers in Japan hold Black Friday sales, taking a page out of the playbook of US stores in an attempt to ...
read moreFishermen net bumper catch of yellowtail
Fishermen in Toyama Prefecture are enjoying a spectacular haul of yellowtail, a popular winter delicacy, after one of th...
read moreDeck the trees with butterflies
An insect museum in Ishikawa Prefecture unveils an unusual Christmas tree decorated with butterflies.
read moreTEPCO urges power saving over snow
TEPCO calls on people to save electricity after earlier-than-usual snowfall.
read moreRowing/canoeing venue to stay in Tokyo
The venue for rowing/canoeing at the 2020 Tokyo Games is unlikely to be moved to northeastern Japan.
read moreJapanese cuisine served for school lunch
Students at a Tokyo school get a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine for lunch.
read moreTokyo gets first November snow in 54 years
Snow is observed in Tokyo in November for the first time in 54 years.
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