The average retail price of gasoline in Japan soared to a 17-month high of 185.10 yen ($1.18) per liter as of Monday, ...

A solitary sunfish at an aquarium in Japan lost its appetite, began banging into the side of the fishtank and appeared unwell ...

Whether in the worlds of law, business, sports or politics, Japanese women took great strides in 2024. Let’s learn about last ...

Night - Clear. Winds from NW to NNW at 6 to 7 mph (9.7 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 41 °F (5 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 56 °F (13.3 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 8 mph (9.7 to ...

Following Hokkaido in the top four rankings were Kyoto, Okinawa and Tokyo. The annual survey has ... a dog park dedicated to the popular breed from the prefecture. The survey also evaluated ...

In October 1994, a U.S. military aircraft crashed during low-altitude training in northern Kochi Prefecture, killing two crew members. Despite this, U.S. flights have continued in the area ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

INO, Kochi Prefecture--Stone skipping may be considered a pastime or something one does simply to impress a date during a waterfront stroll. But for others, it is a serious sport. A nonprofit ...