Clinical trials show Japan's COVID-19 pill has been effective in reducing the coronavirus.

An annual bean throwing ceremony takes place at Naritasan Shinshoji temple to welcome the start of spring.

Cardboard is no longer a material that is solely used for packaging purposes; it can be used to make furniture, beds and...

Muji opens its first food-centered store.

20-year-olds in Ibaraki Prefecture bungee jump to celebrate coming of age.

A 28-year-old man is arrested after taking a restaurant owner as hostage.

A heavy snow warning is issued for Tokyo for the first time in four years.

The fatty Himi-yellowtail season kicks off in Toyama Prefecture.

A Toyota Motor employee is referred to prosecutors on suspicion of negligent driving.

Domestic holiday travel doubled from a year ago, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels.