Mt. Fuji climbers to be charged fee on Shizuoka side next summer

Mt. Fuji climbers to be charged fee on Shizuoka side next summer

According to sources, Shizuoka Prefecture is considering three proposals for an entrance fee on the Shizuoka side of Mt...

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Twin baby otters on display at Yokohama Zoo

Twin baby otters on display at Yokohama Zoo

Twin baby Eurasian otters were put on display starting November 8 at Zoorasia in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.The twins...

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Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji dusts with season's first snowcap

Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji dusts with season's first snowcap

Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji was dusted with snow on the morning of November 7. This marked the latest first snow on record ...

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Whale shark about 6-7 meters long spotted in southwestern Japan river

Whale shark about 6-7 meters long spotted in southwestern Japan river

Reporter: We see a dorsal fin over there. It looks like a large fish is swimming. The fish appeared to be about 6 to 7...

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Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Okinawa

Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Okinawa

The very powerful Typhoon Kong-rey, also known as Typhoon No. 21 in Japan, is approaching the Sakishima Islands in Okin...

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Typhoon Kong-rey approaching Okinawa Prefecture

Typhoon Kong-rey approaching Okinawa Prefecture

A large and very strong Typhoon Kong-rey, also known as Typhoon No. 21 in Japan, is intensifying while moving northward ...

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Mirroring foliage in Nagano

Mirroring foliage in Nagano

Autumn Leaves attract many tourists in Japan. Visitors can now enjoy a mirroring foliage view at Nagano Prefecture’s Lak...

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Monkey without left hand spotted roaming southwest of central Tokyo

Monkey without left hand spotted roaming southwest of central Tokyo

On the morning of October 15. “Bowbow! Ah-ah! “ A monkey appeared in a private house in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture. Once...

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Wild monkey confronts cop in Tokyo

Wild monkey confronts cop in Tokyo

A camera caught a wild monkey confronting a police officer in Tokyo.It was intimidating the officer.Then right after it ...

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Typhoons Jebi and Krathon approaching Japan

Typhoons Jebi and Krathon approaching Japan

A little past noon in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, the rain is getting heavier and the wind is getting stronger and strong...

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