The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reveals that electricity users and utilities are expected to shoulder the gr...

Nursery school children get into the Christmas spirit by decorating a Christmas tree with handmade ornaments at Narita A...

Two alpine accidents take place over the weekend on Mt. Fuji and elsewhere in Yamanashi Prefecture leaving one person d...

Japan is poised to get casinos after a lower house committee rushed through a new casino bill.

Twin giant pandas turn 2 in western Japan.

Anime hit "Your Name" opens in 6k theaters across China

Gusty winds and snow sweep northern Japan due to a developing low pressure system and cold front.

Buddhist temples and other centuries-old structures make use of recent technology to improve earthquake resistance.

Kyushu University Professor Kousuke Morita celebrates the official naming of the world's newest element Nihonium, which ...

Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Naruhito's only child, celebrates her 15th birthday.