Hover bike shown to press

Hover bike shown to press

A Japanese startup unveils a hover bike that it aims to put on the road by 2022.

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Diamond glasses frames lure free spenders

Diamond glasses frames lure free spenders

A Japanese firm unveils diamond-encrusted glasses frames that retail for $50k.

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92-year-old slays boar with hoe

92-year-old slays boar with hoe

A 92-year-old man fends off a wild boar and kills him with a hoe.

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Cherry-blossom fever heats up

Cherry-blossom fever heats up

Cherry-blossom viewing gets into full swing as cherry blossoms in Wakayama are declared in bloom.

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Japan Post conducts level 4 autonomous driving test

Japan Post conducts level 4 autonomous driving test

Japan Post conducts a level 4 autonomous driving test.

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Princess Kako graduates from university

Princess Kako graduates from university

Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino, graduates from International Christian University.

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Camping trailer castle experience

Camping trailer castle experience

A castle in southwest Japan offers the chance to stay in a camping trailer and visit the castle by night.

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Sakura craze starts in Tokyo

Sakura craze starts in Tokyo

The flowery fun is starting in the nation.

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Pants for girls

Pants for girls

Schools across Japan are starting to allow female students to opt for pants.

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Japan is the unhappiest it's ever been

Japan is the unhappiest it's ever been

The World Happiness Report shows Japan is the unhappiest it's ever been.

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