Weather officials raise the eruption alert level for Kuchinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.

Pakistani President Arif Alvi calls for enhanced relations with Japan in an exclusive interview with Nippon TV.

Postage stamps commemorating Emperor Naruhito's enthronement are on sale.

The Japanese national squad makes waves at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Record heavy rain lashes the Tokyo area due to combined effects of low pressure and Typhoon Bualoi.

Public drinking in parts of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward will be banned for Halloween.

The prime ministers of Japan and South Korea meet amid soured relations, but their talks show no signs of progress.

Lawyers for Carlos Ghosn say they will seek the dismissal of all charges against the former Nissan Motor boss.

Japan's Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, turns 28.

Three flood-hit elementary schools in Fukushima Prefecture resume classes at other schools' classrooms.