While most travellers head south of Tokyo, those who venture up to the far north of Honshu island will be rewarded with Japan’s trademark scenic trains, samurai castles and local crafts — but fewer ...

TOKYO - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Wednesday renewed its commitment to ...

The seemingly innocuous alligator weed, or Alternanthera philoxeroides, poses a real problem, especially to rice farmers.

In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer ...

Far from the neon lights of Tokyo, temples and shrines of Kyoto and the Osaka street food scene is Okinawa, Japan’s ...

While Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is popular, the idea of an election is not, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

The tide of blockbuster movies and hit dramas continues to rise. Every day, new releases generate buzz as they premier in ...

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Crime is low but anxiety is rising, fueled by demographics, social media and perception gaps shaping how safety is felt.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hirosaki City Apple Park is home to as many as 2300 apple trees of around 80 varieties. Photograph by Amazing Aomori This article ...

A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues. Japan was shaken by a strong ...

A local train bound for Koga from Hiratsuka collided with a car at a level crossing on the JR Utsunomiya Line in Shiraoka, Saitama prefecture, on Jan 1. The car was severely damaged, and part of the ...