Prince Hisahito enjoys life on campus as he prepares for coming-of-age ceremony
Footage of Prince Hisahito attending the University of Tsukuba was released for the first time ahead of his 19th birthda...
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Second-in-line Prince Hisahito rehearses for coming-of-age ceremony
Prince Hisahito and his parents Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attended a rehearsal at the Imperial Palac...
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Bathhouse welcomes foreign tourists in Tokyo's 'sento' promo campaign
S/ Fukano Keita, Reporter / The entrance curtain of this bathhouse says "Welcome! Sento."This sento, or traditional Japa...
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Seaside town begins demolition of hotel with haunted reputation
An abandoned hotel lies in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture southwest of Tokyo.S/ Shimoda official/ I declare the start of a...
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World's largest manga fan fest Comic Market celebrates 50th year
S/ Suzuki Kiwamu, NTV Reporter / The Comic Market celebrating its 50th anniversary is underway. The venue is lively with...
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McDonalds sets a strict purchase limit on Pokemon happy meals
McDonald’s Japan set a stricter purchase limit of three happy meal sets per group for the second launch of its Pokemon c...
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Over 100 fish die in Osaka Castle moat causing intense smells
An unusual scene appeared at Osaka Castle on the morning of August 13.S/ NNN Reporter/ A large number of fish are dead i...
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McDonalds Japan apologizes over rampant resale of Pokemon happy meal set cards
McDonald’s Japan’s resale prevention measures weren’t enough.S/ Umano Erika, NTV Reporter/ On this online marketplace, t...
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Heavy rains cause havoc in Kyoto's traditional restaurant Kawadoko
An area that feels as if it is floating on the river.Looking to cool off in the summer heat of Kyoto, many tourists and ...
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Japan's iconic summer dance festival, Yosakoi kicks off
The city of Kochi in southwestern Japan was filled with excitement as the 72nd Annual Yosakoi Festival kicked off on Aug...
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