Japan successfully launches Michibiki satellite
Japan's space agency has successfully launched a fourth and last satellite for its own version of a global positioning system. An H2A rocket carrying Michibiki No. 4 lifted off from the Tan…
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City hands manhole covers to lottery-picked buyers
The sale of old manhole covers by a city north of Tokyo has attracted many buyers amid the growing popularity in the metal lids featuring designs inspired by local landmarks and specialties. Mae…
Man arrested for driving into scramble crossing
Tokyo police have arrested a 52-year-old company employee for driving through a busy pedestrian crossing near Shibuya Station last week. No one was injured in the incident, but the fam…
Foreign visitor spending in Tokyo down 13%
A survey shows during the fiscal year that ended in March foreign visitors spent about 13 percent less money in Tokyo than the previous year. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted the surv…
Tax Free Sake!
Foreign tourists now can buy sake and other alcoholic beverages tax-free at breweries and distilleries in Japan. Launched on Sunday, the tax-free program is expected to give a further …
Mitsubishi Electric sued over employee's suicide
The parents of an employee of Mitsubishi Electric who committed suicide have filed a damages lawsuit against the company with the Tokyo District Court. The 25-year-old man committed su…
Japan court sentences tattooist in 'art or medical' debate
A Japanese tattoo artist who argued he should not have to hold a medical certificate to practise has lost his case and been ordered to pay a fine. Under Japanese law all tattoo artist require a …
Black sea turtles born at Okinawa aquarium
An aquarium in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa says it has achieved a world first by successfully breeding black sea turtles in captivity. The aquarium at the Ocean Expo Park says 11…
First Pacific saury haul 2017
The season's first Pacific saury catches arrived at a port in northern Japan on Wednesday. This is the latest arrival date in 8 years. Saury catches at the Onagawa port on the Pacific coast…
Schools, firms ramping up efforts to train volunteers for 2020 Tokyo Games
With less than three years to go before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a surge of interest has been seen in people hoping to be trained to become Olympic volunteers, seen as vital to the smooth operation o…