Clearly, the idea that concessions could be drawn from Russian President Vladimir Putin by treating him well was naive, and it will not work. Rather than seeking short-term deals, U.S. President ...

The Nishimonai Bon Odori dance ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, began in Ugo, ...

Step into a world where vibrant colors meet refreshing coolness. An array of colorful Tanabata decorations offers a unique ...

A wind cave that acts as a natural cooling spot, letting visitors and local residents escape the scorching heat, opened to ...

Akie Iwai of Japan eagled the fifth hole and birdied the other three par 5s at Columbia Edgewater, shooting an 8-under 64 on ...

A new unmanned train station constructed using 3D printer technology in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, has recently become ...

The procession of yama and hoko floats was held under summer cumulonimbus clouds at the Gion Festival in Kyoto last month. In the scorching heat, decorative floats were pulled along Miyako-Oji Avenue ...

A memorial service was held to remember the war dead of both Japan and the Philippines at the Japanese Memorial Garden in ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s use of the word “remorse” in his address about World War II at the annual ...

The Chinese government has announced plans to gradually make pre-school education free of charge and provide childcare subsidies, in an effort to reduce the burden on the child-rearing generation and ...

A body was found on Friday on a mountain on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, where a man had been missing since being ...

The Yomiuri Giants’ game against the rival Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Saturday was organized as a memorial game for late ...