Sea lions can now kiss visitors at an aquarium in western Japan.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet the country's outstanding police officers.

Japanese Nobel literature laureate Oe Kenzaburo dies at 88.

Thousands enjoy local Japanese Sake at one of the biggest Sake events in Japan.

Japanese Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro parades in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan.

Japan eases COVID guidelines on mask-wearing, letting individuals decide whether to continue putting on the face coverin...

Tokyo's Ueno Park will allow visitors to drink while seeing cherry blossoms this year for the first time in four years.

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko are set to attend the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III.

Foreign nationals in Japan march against human rights abuse of women and children.

Specialists will work together to establish Japan's first heart transplant society.