Japan
Photo Story: Pope Francis in Japan
Pope Francis (R) gives his blessings to a baby as he arrives at Tokyo Dome prior to celebrating a Holy Mass in…
Pope voices concern over future energy as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster
Pope Francis expressed concern about future energy sources as he comforted victims of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster on Monday, noting…
Pope Francis to visit Japan from Saturday
Pope Francis ended his visit in Thailand and is set to arrive in Japan on Saturday to spread his message of peace.…
Photo Story: 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau official release in Japan
People raise their glasses filled with 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau wine, as they bathe in a 'wine bath', coloured hot water, on the…
Abe becomes Japan’s longest serving PM
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became Japan’s longest-serving premier on Wednesday, a remarkable feat for a leader who once quit in humiliation, but…
Placido Domingo won’t perform at Tokyo Olympics cultural events
The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee said Friday opera legend Placido Domingo has said he won’t perform at pre-Olympics cultural events in Japan.…
Photo Story: Terminator: Dark Fate Japanese premiere
Cast members Austrian-US actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) hits a Japanese drum as US actress Linda Hamilton (L) and Colombian actress Natalia Reyes…
Photo Story: Snow Crab sold for record price in Japan
A man holds a snow crab that was auctioned for five million yen (almost 46,000 US dollar) at Tottori port in Tottori,…
Japanese, South Korean lawmakers agree to repair bilateral ties
Japanese and South Korean lawmakers agreed on Friday to work toward easing tensions and mending bilateral ties that have sunk to their…
Second minister in a week resigns from Japan cabinet
Japan’s justice minister stepped down on Thursday - the second resignation from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s newly formed cabinet in less than…
Photo Story: Fire engulfs 500-year-old world heritage site in Japan
The main building of the Shuri Castle is seen on fire in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, southern Japan, early 31 October 2019. The…
Photo Story: Halloween parade in Kawasaki, Japan
Participants in costumes wait for the start of a Halloween parade in Kawasaki city, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, on Sunday 27 October 2019.…