Mercury hits 35 C in Tokyo, marking first ‘extremely hot’ day of the year
The rainy season has likely ended in regions including Tokyo and Nagoya, the weather agency…
Japan’s “edible fireworks” wagashi sweets return, but only for a limited time [Photos]
In business for over 70 years, this traditional confectioner figured out how to turn the…
Parliament extends current session through July 25
Parliament approved an eight-day extension after lawmakers ran out of time Friday to debate a…
23 injured after substance sprayed at Osaka junior high school
OSAKA – Twenty-three people, mainly students, were injured after an unknown substance was sprayed at…
JO1 to release U.S. debut EP ‘ANIMAL’ in October
JO1 will release their U.S. debut EP, "ANIMAL," on October 2, marking the group's official…
Japan ready to welcome France to steamy Tokyo for Nations Championship clash
Japan and France are preparing for a heavyweight arm-wrestle in Tokyo on Saturday, with the…
Japan passes bill to prevent unauthorized overseas crop sales
Japan’s parliament on Friday enacted a bill to prevent the unauthorized sales of domestically developed…
Bioplastic use rising in Japan amid naphtha woes
The use of biomass plastic, derived from renewable resources such as plants, to make garbage…
Asuka Kijima announces pregnancy with first child
Model and actress Asuka Kijima (30) announced on July 13 that she is expecting her first…