Snow is expected to accumulate in central Tokyo as heavy snowfall is forecast for many parts of the country through Feb. 9, ...

Work on fire prevention measures have not started at 30 percent of the buildings in Japan that are designated UNESCO World Heritage site components or national treasures and are covered under a ...

MILAN--Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu followed with a ...

Despite their coalition agreement, candidates from the Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) ...

Toyota Motor's surprise CEO switch comes as global automakers confront a tumultuous industry landscape - one that the ...

NAGASAKI--The Nagasaki Lantern Festival opened on Feb. 6 with about 15,000 lanterns and objects brightly lighting up the city ...

About two-thirds of all candidates running in the Feb. 8 Lower House election support Japan strengthening its defense ...

It was during the Edo Period (1603-1867), that the Yubara Onsen area transformed into a “tojiba,” a hot spring resort for ...

A golf resort here has used its off-season—and the accompanying heavy snowfalls--to turn around its business and perhaps save ...

Toyota Motor Corp. on Friday named finance chief Kenta Kon, a close ally and former secretary of Chairman Akio Toyoda, as its ...

MILAN--Japan scored twice late on to overcome France 3-2 in their opening match of the women's ice hockey tournament at ⁠the ...

Japan's prime minister is a heavy metal music fan. She loves motorcycles and playing the drums, including with visiting dignitaries. She thrilled a nation that often fetishizes company loyalty by ...