Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the Paris Olympics, in Tokyo.
July 7 is Tanabata or Star Festival, when shrines across Japan are adorned with colorful "tanzaku" bearing people's wishes for themselves and their loved ones.
In the 3rd annual International Comfort Women Symposium, scholars from the US join in debating the comfort women issue with experts from Japan and South Korea.
The construction site above Kitanomaki Tunnel was opened to the public for one day, unveiling a 50-meter-high scaffolding that resembled a giant metal fortress.
Surrounded by autocracies with nuclear weapons, Japan should more than ever support its Self-Defense Forces that strengthen the nation’s deterrence capability.
The Hyogo Prefecture native, a 2017 draft pick of the Hanshin Tigers, added some pitches to his repertoire and has become the Central League's top pitcher.
Recent vandalism at Japan's shrines and temples highlights stresses from tourism and poor cultural education while famous sites seek ways to keep public access.
Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani is having a terrific season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, providing a big spark on offense and energizing the fan base.
The Noh play "Blue Moon Over Memphis" about the global icon Elvis Presley will be performed in English by the international ensemble Theatre Nohgaku.
Veteran tennis player Kei Nishikori has coped with a slew of physical setbacks in recent years. Wrapping up his career in Paris would be a fitting...
Russia and North Korea reached an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership but not all is going smoothly as both sides fail to fulfill their promises.
The arrival of black-tailed gulls is creating a stir on Sado Island, the home of the crested ibis. Discover the surprising reasons behind this avian invasion.