The Imperial couple release ornate carp in a pond on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.

One of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan is welcoming gods from around the nation.

The government is planning to order a domestic-made convertible for the parade to commemorate Crown Prince Naruhito's ac...

The character mascot Kaparu from Saitama Prefecture comes from behind to take top place at an annual mascot contest clou...

People in Tokyo toast the start of sales of this year's crop of Beaujolais Nouveau wine.

A US Air Force staff sergeant is stabbed to death in Tokyo where he was stationed.

Japan brings back experiment materials on its own from outer space for the first time.

At least 128 people with hearing loss were forced to undergo sterilization or abortion under the scrapped eugenic protec...

Fukushima beef is making a comeback and hopes are high that a once-in-a-generation stud bull will help restore the prefe...

A single snow crab fetches an astounding record $17,600 at the season's first auction in western Japan.