People on Sado Island, northern Japan are amazed at the sight of a rarely seen oarfish.

In an ancient rite, sake brewers in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture celebrate completing new brews that meet with rave reviews...

The government plans to start landfill work for a new US base against fervent opposition by Okinawa Prefecture.

A box of Noto-shika Korogaki dried persimmons sells for more than 1,320 dollars at the first auction of the season.

Late blooming sunflowers create a magical scene in western Japan.

Japan Meteorological Agency says a warm winter is on the way to Japan thanks to El Niño.

Wonderful footage shows a shooting star over Takasaki in central Japan.

A small farming community in central Japan tries an unusual technique for getting rid of its nuisance monkeys.

A new passion for reflection photography is gripping people in Japan.

Tokyo's Ueno Zoo begins preparing its panda cub Xiang Xiang for life in her own pen.