Portable shrines return to Sanja Matsuri for the first time in three years
Sanja Matsuri, one of the largest Shinto festivals in Tokyo, is held in the Asakusa district on May 21 and 22.
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Tokyo SkyTree celebrates 10th anniversary with special ceremony
An event is held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo SkyTree.
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Culture and history festival held for the first time in three years
The Hojo Godai History and Culture Celebration is held for the first time in three years as a result of the coronavirus ...
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Japanese Boy's Festival Dolls feature celebrities of the year
A long-standing doll maker's Japanese Boy's Festival Dolls feature celebrities of the year.
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Steam locomotives blow their whistles in celebration
Three steam locomotives in three different prefectures blow their whistles at noon on April 27.
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Non-alcoholic Bar opens in Tokyo Station
A Japanese Izakaya pub featuring mainly non-alcoholic drinks opens for a limited time in Tokyo Station.
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Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland to undergo massive renovation
Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, announces it will renovate the popular "Space Mountain" attraction a...
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito's new residence unveiled
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michikos' new residence is unveiled to the press.
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Crown Prince Akishino visits Emperor Showa's mausoleum
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visit Emperor Showa's mausoleum.
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