Jun 30 (ONLY in JAPAN) - In March 2020, the new Harajuku Station opened, moving from the original building that had been its home since 1906.
The old Harajuku Station may be destroyed soon and replaced with a replica that houses a museum, but until all this happens, it sits right next door, an impressive contrast between the early 20th and early 21st centuries. Today, we'll have a look inside the station and visit the train station platforms.
In a high-stakes legal battle surrounding well-known comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto, FNN has exclusively obtained the latest statements from Matsumoto's legal team. The case focuses on claims of sexual misconduct reported by Weekly Bunshun, which Matsumoto's team argues has tarnished his reputation, leading to a demand for approximately 550 million yen in damages and a correction of the article.
The United States is moving towards easing cannabis regulations, while Japan maintains strict controls. How should Japan approach cannabis in the future?
In the case of a couple's burned bodies found in eastern Japan, Tokyo police have arrested a 36-year-old man, a real estate company executive and acquaintance of the couple.
Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site enveloped by mountains standing at 1,000 meters, welcomes visitors into its sacred expanse established 1,200 years ago by the monk Kukai. However, this revered site is facing a severe overtourism crisis, with tourists exceeding the local population of 2,600 by 500 times, leading to illegal parking and dining difficulties.
A two-headed snake, a rare curiosity, was discovered in the mountains of Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Prefecture.
At the bustling Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, which attracts tourists from around the world daily, a Brazilian tourist captured an unexpected moment in a video he was livestreaming.
The United States is moving towards easing cannabis regulations, while Japan maintains strict controls. How should Japan approach cannabis in the future?
Tokyo DisneySea's largest development since its opening, the new "Fantasy Springs" area, was unveiled to the press ahead of its opening next month.
