TOKYO

Train otaku across Japan must be rejoicing as the press gets footage of the railroad remains from the 1870s.

The Japanese government expands its state of emergency over the coronavirus to seven prefectures such as Osaka and Kyoto in addition to the four in the greater Tokyo area that was originally included.

Toyota Motor has conducted a demonstration of e-Palette self-driving buses planned for the Olympic village next year.

Japan declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus for the second time, with the pronouncement covering Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures.

A 208.4 kilogram tuna fetches nearly ¥20.8 million at Toyosu Market's first auction of the year.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reports a record daily high of 1,591 new cases of coronavirus infections and a total of 113 COVID-19 patients who are severely ill.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says he is considering declaring a state of emergency over the coronavirus in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures.

Imperial Household Agency gardeners are preparing traditional potted plants that will be used as decoration in the New Year period.