A mayor who battled to save his town from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster died Wednesday.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly passes a bill to prevent second-hand smoking in restaurants in Japan's capital.

A new risk map for Japan shows a heightened possibility of a major earthquake hitting areas along the Pacific coast.

Princess Ayako will marry Kei Moriya, a 32-year-old employee of shipping firm.

Whale sightings continue in Tokyo Bay.

Summer-like temperatures assault much of the nation and the Japan Meteorological Agency says this summer will be a scorc...

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stroll around the site of her former home.

Workers start to prepare the Imperial Couple's future home.

People mourn the five victims claimed by the massive quake that rocked Osaka roughly a week ago.

A pair of young musicians transform household items into uniquely beautiful musical instruments.