The soothing sounds of more than 10,000 wind chimes are providing relief from the heat at a temple in the southwestern ...

The hometown of Ohtani Shohei has honored the Major League Baseball star and his dog "Dekopin" by creating a massive likeness ...

Deep in rural Wakayama, a centuries-old river rafting tradition is making waves with its first-ever female crew member ...

This year's climbing season has officially kicked off on Mt. Fuji. But officials there say stricter rules were needed to make ...

The rail operator's travel card was revolutionary in 2001. But JR East's president says the 'Suica' system will have to offer ...

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has welcomed Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel. He says it could serve as a model ...

The administration of President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US has halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine. Media ...

The mayor of Los Angeles has criticized the Trump administration's lawsuit against the city over its immigration policies.

Foreign ministers from Japan, the United States, Australia and India say they will further cooperate in the Indo-Pacific ...

US President Donald Trump's "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" is one step closer to becoming law. Senate lawmakers narrowly ...

US President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He is urging the Islamic group Hamas to accept the deal.

"Sazae" turban shells like to come ashore during moonlit nights. And the people of Yamagata Prefecture like to catch as many ...