Researchers observe that a new species of slickhead found in the deep sea off Japan is the world's largest hard-boned fi...

The climbing season for Mt. Fuji starts on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Japan's tallest mountain.

Food and beverage company Nestlé makes a tiny room where people can take a nap in a train station north of Japan.

A letter that American inventor Thomas Edison wrote to a Japanese colleague 100 years ago is found in western Japan.

The weather agency announces that the rainy season appears to be over in various parts of Japan including the eastern re...

The Japan Meteorological Agency announces it plans to include the latest in observational sensors in its next weather sa...

The giant panda twins at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo celebrate their upcoming first birthday at an event attended by Governor Koik...

An elderly giant panda in western Japan receives gifts on Father's Day.

The International Tokyo Toy Show features longstanding toys that have evolved over the years.

ZIPAIR Tokyo, a low-cost carrier affiliated with Japan Airlines, is removing the "Z" logo from its planes.