Finland’s Santa Claus Foundation "certified Santa Claus" arrives at Narita Airport from Finland for first time in three ...

Japan Airlines is operating a Disney-themed plane featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Elsa from "Frozen" and Woody from "...

The statue of a Japanese racoon dog in front of Shigaraki Station in Koka, Shiga Prefecture in western Japan is dressed ...

A fire-walking ritual, where people walk on ashes to pray for good health, is held at a Atago Shrine in Fukuoka, Fukuoka...

People are laughing 2022 away at a shrine in western Japan to express appreciation for the past year and wish for good h...

Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko make a private visit to Gakushuin University's Museum of History to see ...

Children set up a gigantic straw rabbit monument at a shrine in western Japan.

Hikonyan, a mascot of the western Japanese city of Hikone, helps make a giant rope festoon at Hikone Castle.

Shiogama Shrine in northeastern Japan prepares for the New Year by making good luck items for visitors.

Officials hold a missile evacuation drill on Yonaguni, an island located about 110 kilometers from Taiwan.