Operators announce that they will scrap non-reserved seats on the Nozomi bullet train during long holidays.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio replaces defense and foreign ministers in a cabinet reshuffle.

Princess Kako contemplates Japanese traditional crafts in an exhibition in Tokyo.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit an art museum in Tokyo.

Desperate rescue efforts continue 72 hours after the dealy earthquake in Morocco.

102 new works by Japanese contemporary artist Yokoo Tadanori are unveiled in a museum in Tokyo.

Nippon TV films a train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un entering Russia.

TEPCO finishes its first round of treated water release from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

The United States marks 22 years since deadly 9/11 terror attacks.

The joint declaration adopted by the Group of 20 avoids directly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.