Play piano on a computer keyboard and make music clinking wine glasses -- no lessons or ability required.

A laundromat truck helps people in disaster areas keep their clothes clean and spirits high.

Green tea leaves are picked at the first harvest of the year in Kyoto.

People get to harvest and eat fresh-harvested seaweed for free.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko make their first public appearance since his abdication.

The mercury rises to June-July temperatures in parts of Japan.

Tourists enjoy a race of boar-pig hybrids in Wakayama Prefecture.

Animator Slit creates 3D art using optical illusion techniques.

Emperor Naruhito takes the Chrysanthemum Throne and gives his first speech.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greet the public and imperial family members.