Car runs into pedestrians in Nagoya, injuring 7 including infant

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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