Three men are arrested for a robbery attempt at a convenience store in flood-stricken Okayama Prefecture.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits flood-hit Okayama Prefecture for inspection.

Esports is spreading in Japan, and smartphone games are playing an important role.

Japanese denim companies offer quality fabrics and personalization, targeting the country's ever-increasing number of fo...

The death toll from heavy rains tops 120 with nearly 60 people still missing.

The body of executed former cult leader Shoko Asahara and mastermind behind the deadly 1995 Tokyo sarin gas attack is cr...

Japan's Samurai Blue soccer team is welcomed home after reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage of 16 in Russia.

Emperor Akihito resumes official duties after regaining his health.

Emperor Akihito cancelled his duties for a second day in a row due to illness.

Princess Ayako and her fiance, businessman Kei Moriya, announce their engagement.