Emperor, Empress to visit Hiroshima marking 80th anniversary of end of WWII

Emperor, Empress to visit Hiroshima marking 80th anniversary of end of WWII

Sources said that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are scheduled to visit Hiroshima in June, marking the 80th anniver...

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Mystery solving game held at Tokyo's Imperial Palace

Mystery solving game held at Tokyo's Imperial Palace

Mystery solving games and events are being held at various places across Japan.However, this venue is quite unique — Tok...

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Worlds first tornado forecasting made possible by Fugaku supercomputer

Worlds first tornado forecasting made possible by Fugaku supercomputer

Fujitsu and Yokohama National University announced that they had achieved the world's first weather simulation for preci...

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Kabuto Helmet given to US President Trump sells out in Japan

Kabuto Helmet given to US President Trump sells out in Japan

This traditional kabuto helmet is decorated with gold ornaments.The helmet, from Tottori Prefecture, was given to US Pre...

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Another large sinkhole caused by burst unground pipe

Another large sinkhole caused by burst unground pipe

A 5-meter-wide, 1.5-meter-deep sinkhole emerged in a residential area in Chiba Prefecture on February 11.According to po...

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40 rescued by helicopter after avalanche leaves them stranded in mountains

40 rescued by helicopter after avalanche leaves them stranded in mountains

Hotel guests and employees that were left stranded by two avalanches in Fukushima Prefecture were rescued by helicopters...

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Hungary police apologize for dismissing threat complaints from murdered Japanese woman

Hungary police apologize for dismissing threat complaints from murdered Japanese woman

An Irish man, the ex-husband of a Japanese woman who was found dead in January, has been arrested on suspicion of murder...

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Sapporo Snow Festival comes to a close

Sapporo Snow Festival comes to a close

The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival had its final day on February 11 and was bustling with locals and tourists looking to cat...

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Second avalanche in Fukushima forces road closure minutes after it was lifted

Second avalanche in Fukushima forces road closure minutes after it was lifted

Two avalanches in Fukushima Prefecture northeastern Japan forced road closures, isolating 35 people in the affected hot ...

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Ishiba says Trump's visit to Japan may happen during Osaka Expo

Ishiba says Trump's visit to Japan may happen during Osaka Expo

S/ Masu Taichi, Anchor / Is there a projected timeframe for (President Trump's) official visit to Japan?S/ Ishiba Shiger...

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