Mythical beast back and better than ever
Inuyama Castle is partially restored to its original splendor when a mythical beast returns to its perch atop the castle...
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"Premium Friday" not so premium
Japan's industry ministry is struggling to promote its project to tackle long working hours and stimulate consumer spend...
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Myanmar national arrested for defacing "snow monsters"
A Myanmar national is nabbed for defacing the famous "snow monsters" in northern Japan.
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Crown Prince Naruhito turns 58
Japan's Crown Prince Naruihto vows self-improvement on his 58th birthday.
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Designs of 2020 Tokyo Games commemorative coins unveiled
The designs of 2020 commemorative coins for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are unveiled.
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Baby boom at goat farm in southwest Japan
Dozens of baby goats have been born at a farm in southwestern Japan in February.
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S. Korean activists protest Takeshima Day ceremony
South Korean activists demonstrate against a ceremony in western Japan commemorating disputed islets.
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Cryptocurrency site "Zaif" sells free bitcoin
Tech Bureau Corp. says its cryptocurrency exchange site "Zaif" experienced a glitch and sold free bitcoin to 7 clients o...
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US military jet fuel pollutes lake
A fisherman's cooperative bans fishing in Lake Ogawara near Misawa Air Base in northern Japan after a US Air Force F-16 ...
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