Emperor enjoys cherry blossoms in Kyoto
Japan's emperor and empress view cherry blossoms in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
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Gov't warns of eating toxic plants
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency cautions people on eating toxic plants that look like leeks.
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New ALS treatment to see clinical trial
Researchers at Kyoto University will launch clinical trials on a new treatment for the disease ALS.
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Imperial Couple announce abdication to mythic emperor
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit the tomb of legendary first Emperor Jimmu to announce Akihito's abdication on ...
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Dressing up for a graduation ceremony
These graduates like to be creative on their special day.
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Listening to an Android preach
What kind of revelation would you get from this preaching robot?
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GSDF launches new base to enhance defense
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force launched a new base in Okinawa to enhance defense.
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Evacuation order to be lifted for Fukushima plant town
Japan decided to partially lift evacuation orders for parts of the town that is the site of the crippled Fukushima Daiic...
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Okinawa base move enters new phase
Work to move a US base in Okinawa meets protest as it enters a new phase of landfill.
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