Strong quake shakes Ibaraki Prefecture
A strong earthquake shakes Ibaraki Prefecture, north of Tokyo.
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Lunar and Uranus eclipses seen from Japan
A total lunar eclipse and an eclipse of Uranus are seen from Japan on November 8, the first time in 442 years for such o...
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Japan's planned tallest building to house Dorchester Collection hotel
Japan's planned tallest building scheduled to be constructed near Tokyo Station will house Dorchester Collection's first...
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Princess Kako takes in decorated lacquerware exhibit
Princess Kako visits a museum in Tokyo to see an exhibit of lacquerware decorated using a traditional metal sprinkling t...
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Snow crab fetches 1 million yen in season's first auction
A snow crab fetches 1 million yen in the season's first auction held in western Japan.
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American Forces Network studio shown to Japanese media
The American Forces Network shows Japanese media organizations its studio at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo.
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Japan considering extending lifespan of nuclear plants
Japan is considering extending the lifespan of nuclear power plants.
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Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates Christmas for the first time in three years
Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates Christmas for the first time in three years.
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Tens of thousands enjoy Gyoza at annual festival
Tens of thousands of people enjoy Gyoza dumplings at an annual Gyoza festival.
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Princess Aiko and Princess Kako watch traditional Japanese music performance
Princess Aiko and Princess Kako watch a traditional Japanese music performance.
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