TOKYO, Mar 19 (TV Asahi News / NOJ) - People are enjoying cherry blossom viewing parties at Ueno Park for the first time in four years.
It is expected to be announced on Monday that cherry blossoms in Tokyo are in full bloom. Unfortunately, there is a possibility of rain from the middle of the week, so finding a good time to view the blossoms is going to be tricky. ...continue reading
JR West is set to revise its fare system to a uniform distance-based pricing model by next spring, potentially leading to higher fares on routes such as the Osaka Loop Line.
Kobe Port Tower is set for a grand reopening on April 26 after undergoing its first renovations since its opening in 1963.
The streets of Kobe were filled with color and energy as the annual Kobe Festival unfolded on a drizzly Sunday. Samba dancers, adorned in vibrant costumes, paraded down the main avenue, captivating the rain-soaked crowd with their spirited performances.
The biannual Spring Garden Party, hosted by the Emperor and Empress, took place at Tokyo's Akasaka Imperial Garden on Tuesday, with Princess Aiko gracing the event, warmly engaging with the guests.
The site of the former Tsukiji Market is set for a major transformation, including a stadium with a capacity of 50,000 people and a launch pad for flying cars.
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In a historic move, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued its first administrative sanction against American tech giant Google.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Hideki Matsui to become the Japanese player with the most home runs in Major League Baseball, hitting his 176th homer.
