Japanese doll maker unveils dolls representing 2022
A Japanese doll maker in Tokyo unveils dolls it made to represent events and occurrences in 2022.
read moreCrown Prince Fumihito turns 57
Crown Prince Fumihito of Akishino turns 57 and talks about how information about the imperial family should be dissemina...
read moreEnglish speaking test held for first time in Tokyo high school entrance exams
An English speaking test is conducted for the first time as part of entrance exams for high schools run by the Tokyo Met...
read moreConvenience store chain opens first avatar-staffed outlet
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson opens its first avatar-staffed outlet.
read moreEmperor Naruhito discharged from hospital
Emperor Naruhito is discharged from a hospital in Tokyo after undergoing a biopsy.
read moreFatty yellowtail season begins in central Japan
The fatty Himi-Kanburi yellowtail season begins in Toyama Prefecture.
read moreCoast Guard observes possible undersea volcanic activity
An aircraft from the Japan Coast Guard observes a yellowish-white discoloration of seawater in the vicinity of the Kaito...
read moreImperial Palace opens scenic street to public for first time in 3 years
The Imperial Palace has opened a scenic street to the public for the first time in three years.
read moreDrones to help with search and rescue in disaster zones
Drones are being developed to help with search and rescue activities at hard-to-reach disaster sites, including places w...
read moreDrive recorder footage from derailed LRT released
Drive recorder footage from a next-generation LRT in eastern Japan that derailed earlier this month is released by city ...
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