The Japan Meteorological Agency has reported that heavy rainfall struck the Tokachi district of Hokaido on Friday. According ...

Yuri, the beloved dog of the Emperor, Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko, died on Monday evening, the Imperial ...

Russian Ambassador to Japan Nikolay Nozdrev said Thursday he was invited by Nagasaki to attend a peace memorial ceremony on ...

In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax — two beloved characters from the ...

Large crowds of fans gathered from the early morning on Friday, the last day the four pandas at Adventure World in Shirahama, ...

Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a six-month high on Friday, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street’s robust finish ...

IIZUNA, Nagano — A local history museum in Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture, reopened on June 7 after undergoing renovations.

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani revealed Thursday that he has pushed to accelerate discussion of improving pay and benefits for ...

Japan’s largest shipbuilder, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., announced Thursday that it will turn the country’s second-largest ...

An organization established by baseball legend Sadaharu Oh and others to promote collaboration between professional and ...

The government is bracing for the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to demand that Japan significantly boost its ...

Rainy season appears to have ended in various parts of western Japan, it was announced Friday. According to the Japan ...