Car runs into pedestrians in Nagoya, injuring 7 including infant
This is an intersection in Nagoya, central Japan.Dashcam footage shows some pedestrians on the left running and a car co...
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Tokyo's baby hatch spot for newborns
S/ Kato Hitoshi, Director of San-ikukai Hospital: The number of women struggling with unexpected pregnancies and facing...
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Fuji TV vows to strengthen human rights and compliance
Fuji Television CEO Shimizu Kenji / We are extremely aware of our accountability as a company. We sincerely apologize to...
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Japan's Sukiya chain shuts after rat, cockroach found in food
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya , famous for its beef bowls, announced that it will shut down its stores nationwide afte...
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Imperial Palace opens grounds for cherry blossom viewing
The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened part of its grounds to the general public for spring on March 29.Since 2014, Inui St...
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Cold weather delays full blooming for cherry blossoms in Tokyo
Tokyo was as cold as mid-winter on March 29, with a low of 4.6°C observed during the day.Despite the cold weather, many ...
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Defense leaders from Japan and USA meet to discuss partnership
Nakatani Gen, Minister of Defense: We have confirmed our determination to move forward with a sense of urgency with rega...
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Japan compiles 1st Okinawa evacuation plan for Taiwan contingency
The Japanese government has compiled a plan to evacuate 120,000 people from some Okinawa islands to other parts of Japan...
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16 show carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms at Tokyo demolition site
Sixteen workers at a demolition site in Tokyo showed symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning on March 27.S/ Namiki Moka, N...
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Tokyo's massive flood control facility to be open to public
A massive flood control facility for the Tokyo metropolis will open its doors to the public for tours starting mid-Apri...
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