First images show damage deep inside Japan's worst-hit nuclear reactor
Images from a drone sent deep into the wreckage of Japan's earthquake-hit Fukushima nuclear plant show the aftermath of a meltdown.
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D.C.'s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom at earliest date in 20 years
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
Japanese island plagued by voracious birds and their acidic poop
Great cormorants were once endangered in Japan, but now they've eaten and pooped their way onto the holy island of Miyajima's most-wanted list.
Banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court rules
A ruling by a Japanese high court says not allowing same-sex couples to marry is unconstitutional, since it violates their fundamental right to have a family.
Commercial Japanese rocket on unique mission is blown up right after liftoff
Japanese company Space One is probing what went wrong after it was forced to explode a rocket shortly after liftoff on a mission meant to be Japan's first private sector success at putting a satellite into orbit.
Japan rocket explodes seconds after liftoff
See the moment a commercial rocket in central Japan was intentionally exploded seconds after liftoff following a problem that's still under investigation. Space One was aiming to be Japan's first private sector success at putting a satellite into orbit.
City warned after cat falls into vat of toxic chemicals and runs away
An employee found feline paw prints leading away from the container. Officials warned residents not to touch "a cat that seems abnormal."
How women and foreigners are driving Japan's ramen renaissance
Women long avoided Japan's ubiquitous ramen shops, but could female and foreigner-powered innovation save the humble noodle soup?
Akira Toriyama, creator of wildly popular "Dragon Ball" series, dies at 68
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series has sold millions of copies and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
L.A. Dodgers star Ohtani surprises fans with marriage announcement
Shohei Ohtani, who recently signed a record-breaking contract with the L.A. Dodgers, has announced his marriage to a woman from his native Japan.
American man killed by avalanche in Japanese mountains
Police in Japan say an American man in his 30s was killed by an avalanche in a backcountry area of Mt. Mitahara.
U.S. Navy petty officer based in Japan charged with espionage
Bryce Pedicini, a U.S. Navy chief petty officer, has been charged by the U.S. military with espionage and attempted espionage for providing documents to an employee of a foreign nation.
Japan's flagship H3 rocket successfully reaches orbit
The launch is a boost for Japan's space program following a recent streak of successes, including a historic precision touchdown on the moon of an unmanned spacecraft last month.
Japan's flagship H3 rocket reaches orbit
Japan launched its new flagship H3 rocket after a failed debut last year. The rocket successfully reached orbit at an altitude of about 420-miles and released two satellites.
Jellyfish with bright red cross found in deep-sea volcanic structure
Researchers named the marine animal "Santjordia pagesi" after the Cross of St. George because of its resemblance to the striking X.
Miss Japan returns crown over affair with online "muscle doctor"
Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal.
Orcas seen trapped by sea ice off northern Japan appear to have escaped
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone.
Orcas trapped by sea ice off northern Japan
Drone footage from Tuesday morning showed a pod of at least 10 killer whales surrounded by drift ice off Hokkaido, Japan.
Japanese embassy says Taylor Swift should make it in time for the Super Bowl
Angsty fans have speculated for days over how Taylor Swift can perform a concert as part of her Eras Tour in Tokyo, and a day later support boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
Notorious bombing fugitive reportedly dies after 49 years on the run
Satoshi Kirishima -- wanted over deadly bombings by leftist extremists in the 1970s -- reportedly died Monday, days after local media said he had finally been caught.
Earthquake damage & plane collision in Japan
Japanese authorities are assessing the scale of the damage from a string of powerful earthquakes that hit the country's northwest coast. At least 48 people were killed and thousands of buildings were damaged. An airliner that landed at a Tokyo airport also burst into flames after colliding with another plane on the runway. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Japan celebrates Pride parade
Pride parades returned to Tokyo after a pandemic absence. This year's parade was an opportunity for many to fight for greater LGBTQ rights in Japan, which does not allow same-sex marriage. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tokyo.
Man gets death sentence for arson attack that killed 36 at anime studio
Shinji Aoba stormed into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18, 2019, and set it on fire.
Japan spacecraft touches down on moon
Japan became just the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the moon Friday. After landing, however, the Japanese moon lander suffered a power issue that prevented its solar panels from generating electricity.
Japanese moon lander touches down, but doomed by power glitch
Japan's innovative "SLIM" moon lander safely touched down, but appeared to be doomed by a post-landing power loss.
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