8+ hour, 22+ min ago  (188+ words) Fire officials say the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in Tokyo in the first five months of this year increased at a faster pace than last year's record figure. Lithium-ion batteries are used in various rechargeable devices, including…...

14+ hour, 2+ min ago  (216+ words) An annual natto speed-eating contest was held in Mito City, north of Tokyo, on Sunday with more than 100 people taking part to devour sticky fermented soybeans. Local tourism and business associations sponsor the event in an effort to promote the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (141+ words) High-tech samurai sword sport SASSEN celebrates 10 years nhk.or.jp High-tech samurai sword sport SASSEN celebrates 10 years SASSEN is a modern twist on the ancient art of samurai swordsmanship. As the sport marks its tenth anniversary, NHK World's Fukushima Masahiro…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (173+ words) The US Federal Bureau of Investigation says it foiled an alleged attack plan targeting a mixed martial arts event held on the White House lawn on Sunday. The event is said to have been held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (249+ words) A gallery in Tokyo has put on display a collection of artworks that's drawing a lot of attention. The pieces were all created by artists with disabilities and range in style from pop art to mythical interpretations. The exhibition is…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (221+ words) Iran's national soccer team played its World Cup opener against New Zealand at a stadium near Los Angeles on Monday. A large number of people gathered around the stadium to cheer for the Iranian squad, while protesters opposing the Iranian…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (103+ words) Ex-Yomiuri Giants manager Abe spared indictment over alleged assault on daughter nhk.or.jp Tokyo prosecutors on Monday decided not to indict Abe Shinnosuke, the former manager of the professional baseball team Yomiuri Giants, for allegedly assaulting his daughter Abe's…...

4+ week, 17+ hour ago  (203+ words) Thousands of people ran a road race in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, hydrating themselves not only through a cup of water but also through a slice of watermelon. The event is held annually in the city of Tomisato around…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (213+ words) Excitement is building in New York City for the men's soccer World Cup that kicks off on Thursday and is hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. Times Square's huge screens in Manhattan were dominated by World Cup-related advertisements. A…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (222+ words) A bear remains at large in Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, following a series of sightings in the city center. Authorities know the animal entered a nearby wooded area, but they have been unable to pinpoint its location and suspended their…...