New sightseeing train to run near Tokyo
A luxury sightseeing train to run near Tokyo has been unveiled at a ceremony with train operators, local officials and the media.
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Record number of tourists come to Japan
The number of tourists coming to Japan hit a record high in the first half of 2017.
Brewers in Japan make more beer-like drinks with no alcohol
Japanese breweries are boosting production of beer-like drinks with no alcohol this summer.
Japan to expand port search for fire ants
Japanese authorities will expand their search for poisonous fire ants following recent discoveries of the insect at ports and elsewhere in the country.
Foreigners Are Shoring Up Japan’s Shrinking Population
There are a record 2.3 million foreigners living in Japan.
City in Japan cautions residents over fire ants
Osaka City officials are calling on residents to watch out for highly venomous fire ants.
Huge floods sweep southern Japan
Unprecedented torrential rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away roads and houses, and destroying schools.
Japan’s local airports to get more int’l flights
Japan's transport ministry is set to help regional airports attract more international flights.
Mount Fuji: Climbing season begins
The climbing season started on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Mount Fuji.
Tropical storm lashes western Japan
Officials are urging people to watch out for mudslides, flooding, lightning strikes, sudden gusts and high waves.
