Tokyo, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Naruhito turned 66 on Monday, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East ...

Kamoenai, Hokkaido, Feb. 22 (Jiji Press)--The incumbent mayor of Kamoenai, Hokkaido, who is positive about a survey for selecting a nuclear waste disposal site, secured re-election in Sunday's mayoral ...

January finds Japan in the depths of winter, but by the traditional calendar there are already hints of the spring to come, ...

Seasonal flowers, art, and traditional culture are at the heart of this list of events to enjoy in Japan in spring 2026.

A survey of junior high and high school students in Japan found that many are using generative AI, whether to assist them in ...

Tokyo, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)--Members of the general public visited the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo on Monday for an event to celebrate Japanese Emperor Naruhito's 66th birthday on the day. "I am ...

Berlin, Feb. 21 (Jiji Press)--Japanese director Yusuke Iwasaki's "AnyMart" won the FIPRESCI Jury Prize in the Forum section at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday. The Japanese ...

Even if they have a bidet toilet in their home, around 20% of respondents to a survey in Japan said that they never use the ...

Washington, Feb. 19 (Jiji Press)--International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit Japan for ...

Tokyo, Feb. 18 (Jiji Press)--The amount of illegal drugs confiscated by Japanese customs authorities in 2025 increased 15 pct ...

Tokyo, Sept. 13 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi launched her second cabinet on Wednesday, maintaining ...

Yokohama, Feb. 20 (Jiji Press)--Seven officers of the Kanagawa prefectural police department were referred to prosecutors on ...