Space Invaders takes over a Tokyo observation deck in an exhibition celebrating the iconic game's 40th birthday.

The Emperor and Empress will not attend the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in the wake of an assault scandal.

An apparent Chinese sub and combat vessel have been spotted in waters near Japan's Senkaku Islands.

Japanese tech giant Sony delivers its all-new robotic dog Aibo after a 12-year hiatus.

Snow falls on urban areas in western Japan while a cold front dumps heavy snow on Sea of Japan coastal regions.

Broadcasts of two TV stations in Ishikawa Prefecture have been disrupted due to lightning damage on the transmission tow...

A video message by an atomic bomb survivor of Nagasaki who died last year is posted on YouTube.

Tokyo department stores launch Valentine's Day sales with cosmetic-shaped chocolates and other products geared for socia...

Crown Princess Masako attends New Year's Lectures at the Imperial Palace for the first time in 15 years.

An annual lucky man selection race takes place at Nishinomiya Shrine, or Ebessan as it is affectionately known to locals...