A remote island in Tokyo has been recognized by an international organization as an "International Dark Sky Park" because of its starry night skies.
Kozushima is one of the Izu Islands. It is located 180 kilometers south of central Tokyo. The nonprofit International Dark Sky Association designated Kozushima Village as an "International Dark Sky Park." The entire village is about 18 square kilometers in size.
A flower park north of Tokyo is honoring Japan's medical workers with a dazzling display of lights.
Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture kicked off the annual illumination event on Saturday with five million lights decorating the grounds.
A park symbolizing recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan has fully opened in Minamisanriku Town in Miyagi Prefecture.
The opening ceremony was held on Monday after the construction of all areas of the park had been completed.
A Harry Potter theme park will be built on the site of a 94-year-old amusement park in Tokyo that's set to close at the end of this month.
Toshimaen is one of the largest amusement parks in the Greater Tokyo area, offering rides and swimming pools in an area covering 220,000 square meters.
An amusement park in Tokyo's waterfront area has opened its doors for the first time in about three months. That comes after the Tokyo Metropolitan Government lifted the capital's coronavirus alert and eased restrictions on businesses.
Tokyo Joypolis, an indoor amusement park in the Daiba district, reopened on Saturday after taking steps to prevent infections. It had been closed since early March due to the coronavirus.