Japan marks 13 years since Great East Japan quake
Japan marks 13 years since the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami devastated the country's northeastern region.
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Naruto whirlpool sightseeing season begins in western Japan
The whirlpool sightseeing season begins at Naruto Strait off Tokushima Prefecture in western Japan.
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Japan's emperor meets with Brunei's crown prince in Tokyo
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet with Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Crown Princess Sarah ...
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Dragon Ball creator Toriyama dies at 68
Japanese manga creator Toriyama Akira known for works such as "Dragon Ball" and "Dr. Slump" has died at age 68.
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Hot springs facility opens next to amusement park in Tokyo suburbs
A hot springs facility with a view of Tokyo opens next to the Yomiuriland amusement park in the suburbs of the Japanese ...
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Ex SDF member Gonoi Rina honored at the White House
Former Self-Defense Force member Gonoi Rina receives the International Women of Courage award at the White House.
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Late Japanese industrialist's 146-year-old house unveiled to press for the first time after relocation
The 146-year-old former residence of late Japanese industrialist Shibusawa Eiichi is unveiled to the press for the first...
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Kyoto University Hospital completes worlds first double organ transplant with live donors
Kyoto University Hospital announces it has successfully transplanted parts of the lungs and liver at the same time into ...
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GSDF helicopter accident caused by loss of engine power
The crash of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter off the coast of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture is believ...
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World expo mascot display created by local students is unveiled
A ceramic display created by local high school students featuring the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Myaku-M...
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