Japan Calls for Respect of Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Recent situation in Israel and Lebanon(Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu) : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Kasuga Matsuri (Wakamiya On-Matsuri) – Nara’s Grand Spring Festival at Kasuga Taisha on March 13
The Kasuga Matsuri (春日祭), also widely known as Wakamiya On-Matsuri (若宮おん祭), is one of the three great festivals of Nara and the most important annual festival of Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga…
Japan to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ project, expects missile requests
Japan will inform the U.S. next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due…
Japan and Canada Open a New Chapter in Strategic Partnership
Today, I welcomed Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney to Tokyo and held a summit meeting. I am truly delighted to reunite with you since the APEC summit last November.…
Carney to Visit India, Australia and Japan to Boost Trade and Security
Prime Minister Carney to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment, and secure new partnerships with visits to India, Australia, and Japan In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new…
The Emperor’s Birthday – Japan Celebrates Emperor Naruhito on February 23
On February 23, 2026, Japan celebrates The Emperor’s Birthday (天皇誕生日 / Tennō Tanjōbi), the official birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, the 126th Emperor of Japan and head of the…
National Cat Day – Japan Celebrates Its Beloved Feline Friends on February 22
On February 22, 2026, Japan celebrates National Cat Day (猫の日 / Neko no Hi), a beloved unofficial holiday dedicated to honoring cats — one of the most cherished and culturally…
National Foundation Day (建国記念の日) – Japan Celebrates Its Legendary Origins on February 11
On February 11, 2026, Japan observes National Foundation Day (建国記念の日, Kenkoku Kinen no Hi), a national public holiday commemorating the legendary founding of Japan and the establishment of the imperial…
Setsubun – Japan Welcomes Spring with Beans and Demons on February 3
On February 3, 2026, Japan celebrates Setsubun (節分), the traditional “seasonal division” festival that marks the eve of spring according to the old lunar calendar. Although it’s not a public…
Japanese PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election in February
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap general election on February 8. – Takaichi’s Cabinet approved the dissolution of…