Tokyo (CNN) — Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more than 40 meters wide, hampering rescuers racing to reach ...

Hatsukari A type of wild plum known as the “early plum” or “winter plum,” due to the fact it blossoms before Risshun, the first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar ...

As spring approaches and your favorite feathered friends return from migration, this smart feeder will be ready to capture all the action. Solar-powered and eco-friendly, it can be mounted on a ...

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s biggest business lobby Keidanren and trade unions kicked off annual labor talks on Wednesday that are likely to lead to another year of bumper wage hikes, though policymakers ...

Soaking in a Japanese hot spring is the perfect way to heal a tired body and mind. In 2025, Kusatsu Onsen heads a nationwide ranking of hot springs. In the 2025 ranking of the most popular hot ...

TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren and trade unions kicked off annual labour talks on Wednesday that are likely to lead to another year of bumper wage hikes ...

Phil Ford and Mimi Hines will be awarded the 473rd star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars today. The music and comedy duo, a married couple of 18 years, will be formally honored at a 2 p.m ...

According to the fire department, the fire started in an RV and had spread to a nearby structure. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the RV. Initial report was dire in RV had spread to ...

The onsen resort village in Matsuyama, Shikoku – the smallest of Japan’s four main islands – is touted as the country’s oldest hot springs. It is here that Japan’s wellness trend took ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Seattle Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game ...