A test run for the Osaka Expo began on April 4 in the lead-up to the opening on April 13. On the first day, about ...

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple in Kyoto is known for having 1,200 rakan statues representing Buddha's disciples who have ...

S/ Ishiba Shigeru, Japanese Prime Minister / We have requested reconsideration at various levels. Despite that, these ...

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 ...

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened part of its grounds to the general public for spring on March 29.Since 2014, Inui ...

S/ Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO / Right here in Japan, we have two regions, both in the east and the west, and I'm ...

Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya , famous for its beef bowls, announced that it will shut down its stores nationwide ...

The Tokyo District Court ordered the Unification Church which they call themselves the Family Federation of World Peace ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the first time in six ...

The Japanese government has compiled a plan to evacuate 120,000 people from some Okinawa islands to other parts of ...

A government panel has compiled a set of actions for residents to take in the event of a major eruption of Mount ...

An event began in Tokyo on March 26, showcasing memorabilia from the Osaka Expo 55 years ago. With less than half a month to ...