10-year-old Nishinoshima island 10 times its former size
Nishinoshima island, re-formed by an eruption in the Pacific Ocean 10 years ago, has grown to 10 times its former size.
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92% have gotten whipped and 81% held "no blood transfusion" cards at Jehovah's Witness
Lawyers report to the government that members of Jehovah’s Witness has practiced religious abuse such as whipping.
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Imperial family members attend concert by Imperial Guard Band
Members of Japan's imperial family attend a concert commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Imper...
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Oyster festival in Hokkaido held one month late due to climate change
An oyster festival in Hokkaido, northern Japan, takes place a month later than usual due to climate change.
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Japanese fighter jets conduct touch-and-go landing drills
Japan's Self-Defense Force fighter jets conduct touch-and-go landing drills in western Japan.
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Japanese nurse who returned from Gaza says "world is not fair"
A Japanese nurse who was working in Gaza says "the world is not fair" at a press conference in Tokyo.
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Snow crab festival held in western Japan
A snow crab festival takes place in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan.
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Kishida Cabinet approval rating at record low 24 percent
The approval rating for Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's Cabinet drops to 24 percent in November, the lowest level since h...
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Japanese-operated cargo ship seized by Yemeni rebel group in Red Sea
A cargo ship operated by Japanese firm NYK Line is seized by the Yemeni rebel group Houthi in the Red Sea.
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Capybaras take hot bath at zoo in central Japan
Capybaras take a hot bath at a zoo in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan.
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