Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

A 74-year-old truck driver remains trapped in a sinkhole that opened earlier this week in Yashio, Japan. The sinkhole opened ...

The sinkhole that suddenly opened on a road near Tokyo has captured national attention as attempts to rescue the elderly driver drag on.

Emergency workers have been hampered by unstable ground since Tuesday, when a truck and its driver were swallowed north of ...

A government investigation has confirmed that tunnel construction for the shinkansen bullet train line extension to Sapporo caused a nearby･･･ ...

Your device does not support the audio. Welcome to January 17, a day that has witnessed remarkable events throughout history, shaping the course of nations and cultures across the globe.

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A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.

TOKYO – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan in 2024, figures showed on Jan 15, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the “bucket list” destination despite overcrowding complaints ...

Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Bucks head coach Doc Rivers indicated Middleton's absence shouldn't be a major cause of concern, as Milwaukee wanted to rest him for one of the team's back ...

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...