For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

Tucked away in the mountain range of the Saga Prefecture, on the western island of Kyushu, Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans ...

The once-vaunted “iron triangle” of bureaucrats, politicians and business that powered Japan’s growth “began to look rusty”, says Jeff Kingston of Temple University in Japan.

The 1,300-year-old Gounsa temple in Uiseong County, a major Buddhist landmark, was among the dozens of buildings that have burned to the ground with its ceremonial bell the only piece appearing ...

The famous autumn foliage here has inspired many classic poems through Japan's history. In mid-to-late November, fall colors can be seen on around 3,000 trees on the temple grounds. Take note of the ...

TOKYO -- The Japanese government established a new joint operations command Monday to oversee the three branches of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, aiming to ensure readiness and greater ...

News outlets have been abuzz lately about a certain Hindu temple located along Jalan Masjid India. Last Thursday (20 March), Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the government announced its plans to ...

People even went to the temple to pray for the successful return of the Hayabusa2 space probe developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Fighters fly around the world and airplane accidents ...

SAITAMA: Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday (Mar 20) as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia Daichi Kamada and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Daichi Kamada, left, celebrates with ...

A fashion show featuring Japanese brand Yoshiokubo was held at Asakusa Hanayashiki amusement park in Taito ... Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed. Bank of Japan Gov. Ueda Says ‘Uncertainty Is ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...