An icy winter has transformed the tall trees of the Zao mountain range into wonderous snow sculptures, known as “juhyo,” or ...

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...

A study group aiming to introduce an eco-friendly public transportation system, such as a ropeway, to improve access to the ...

The Earth's surface is constantly reshaped by the movement of tectonic plates, which make up the continental crust on which ...

The discovery suggests that if bears learn to associate traps with easy prey, the risk of encounters with humans could rise.

The Imperial Household Agency said that its official Instagram account showcasing the activities of Emperor Naruhito and ...

The Sano city government will host the contest, a sandlot baseball game, featuring a team of 11 Satos against a rival team of ...

Writer Hannah Kirshner first moved to Yamanaka Onsen to better understand its craft culture. Almost 10 years later, she’s ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba touted regional revitalization and stronger cooperation with local governments around ...

It was once a thriving coal mining town with a population of over 100,000 people. But today, Yubari, located in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is a ghost of its former self — with fewer than ...

The number of dogs and cats euthanized in Japan has dropped to less than one-tenth of that about a decade ago thanks to ...

Sy family-led BDO Unibank Inc. will provide support for more Japanese businesses that are planning to expand in the ...