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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

The Japan Meteorological Agency plans to introduce a volcanic ash warning system to help residents brace for potential ...

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

Takanawa Gateway City is set to open partially on March 27 in Tokyo as one of the largest urban centers in Japan.East ...