Mar 28 (Reuters) - An early spring in Japan is drawing cherry blossom fans to Tokyo's parks.
A parrot that strayed onto the Tokaido Shinkansen during the summer travel rush was spotted perched neatly on the backrest of a seat.
The declining birthrate in Tokyo has reached a critical point, with the total fertility rate falling below 1 for the first time. Despite this, nearly 80% of unmarried young workers in the city are positive about marriage, according to a recent survey.
Nintendo has announced that the 'Nintendo Museum,' set to open in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, will officially open its doors on October 2 this year. The museum is being built on the site of a former factory where the company once produced playing cards, including traditional hanafuda.
Large amounts of water erupted Wednesday evening from a manhole whose cover had blown off near Shinjuku Station.
Lawson, the convenience store that became a popular spot for tourists due to its view of Mount Fuji, has removed the curtain that once obscured the iconic mountain.
Twelve Japanese nationals who were allegedly deceived by fake job offers and forced to work in Cambodia have been rescued by local authorities.
Large amounts of water erupted Wednesday evening from a manhole whose cover had blown off near Shinjuku Station.
With the passing of a 117-year-old woman from Spain, a 116-year-old woman from Hyogo Prefecture has become the world's oldest living person.
A string of thefts targeting 10 hair salons in Saitama Prefecture has been linked to a man with distinct characteristics, who was captured on security cameras at several locations.
Three teenagers aged 16 to 19 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a brutal assault on a 22-year-old man in a park in Toyonaka City, Osaka, which left the victim in critical condition.
A 5-meter-high streetlight in Sendai City that is believed to have gone uninspected for 29 years since it was installed in 1995, suddenly collapsed onto a moving car in March this year, injuring the driver.
Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada.
A Mexican man was rescued after washing ashore on Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.