Authorities raise the volcano alert from 1 to 2 at Mt. Kirishima in southwest Japan.

The boss of a firm that employed girls under 15 as companions for hotel parties is arrested in Sapporo, northern Japan.

Japan's nuclear watchdog approves the safety review of Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactors 6 and 7, bringing the...

Pollen allergy sufferers are warned of more pollen next spring.

Japan's Crown Prince and Princess tour Kyoto's world heritage Nijo Castle.

"Gacha-gacha" capsule toy vending machines are the latest attraction at Fukuoka Airport.

Lawmaker Yukio Edano launches a new party to vie against the more conservative political competition in the upcoming ele...

The oyster harvest begins in Hiroshima Prefecture, the leading producer of and an area synonymous with the delicacy.

Rolling robots that educate and ping-pong-playing robots are a few of the eye-catching products showcased at a sneak pre...

Hokkaido in the north and central inland areas of Honshu had their first frost of the season this morning.