A historic day for Yokohama

Yokohama welcomed four cruise vessels in one day at its three terminals on Saturday. Diamond Princess called at Osanbashi pier, Norwegian Jewel called at Yamashita pier, which is used only on occasion ... ( read original story ...)

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 archery venue unveiled

TOKYO (Reuters) - The archery venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially unveiled on Sunday, the first completed venue built specifically for the Games. The Yumenoshima ... ( read original story ...)

Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures

"We do not know when they were made. We have never seen them," Prof Hideya Kawanishi from Nagoya University told the BBC. "Even the Emperor has never seen them." In fact they won't even be at the ... ( read original story ...)

Marriott Signs Sixth Courtyard Hotel in Japan

Marriott has signed its sixth Courtyard hotel in Japan. The Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel will be leased by The Yomiuri Shimbun and Sekisui House, Ltd., a long-standing partner of Marriott, will ... ( read original story ...)