At Daichi-in temple in the city of Chita, Aichi Prefecture, the production of "fukumasu" boxes used for bean-throwing rituals ...

By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Japan should act decisively against excessive market moves, such as by buying back government bonds or reducing issuance of super-long ...

TOKYO -- The Japanese education ministry has asked schools across the country to make sure they are not missing any cases of ...

Restart of No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant suspended after malfunction related to control rods.

A survey by Japan's Environment Ministry found above-average male cedar flower buds in 26 prefectures, with some areas recording double or triple usual pollen levels.

Hikonyan, the popular mascot of the city of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, received 13,220 New Year's cards this year from all ...

Tokyo police have sent papers to prosecutors on a suspected Russian spy and his collaborator.According to the police, ...

Professional soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura, popularly known as "King Kazu," has joined Fukushima United, a J3 team based in ...

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister; but his case divided Japan.

Apple Fitness+ is now available in Japan, but instead of using local trainers, and despite being one of the most wealthy ...