In early May, many gathered at Toyama Bay to catch firefly squid, which had surfaced near the shore in unusually large numbers during spawning season.
Shoma Uno, who coped with frequent hospitalizations as a child, defied the odds to become a world-class athlete and a two-time world champion. What comes next?
A medical association warns that as summer approaches, the temperature rises faster than the body can adapt, raising the risk of heatstroke.
Ancestors of the Yase Doji, from a village near Mount Hiei, served as pallbearers at imperial funerals. Legend says they are the descendants of demons.
Defense Ministry confirms the likely authenticity of a drone video of the MSDF ship JS Izumo. It is enhancing security measures, taking the incident seriously.
Local governments around the country are increasingly using 'SDGs Bonds' to improve the habitats of endangered birds like the crested ibis and white stork.
Toyota is keeping its momentum by sharing some of its record profits with suppliers and investing in future initiatives like EVs.
After two seasons at Syracuse University, Yosuke Sugano is preparing to play for the X League's Obic Seagulls. He aims to play in the CFL and...
Author Yohei Sasakawa, with long years of experience in Myanmar, explains the situation and seeks international support to build a lasting peace for the region.
Wang Yi swept aside Cho Tae-yul's plea for humane treatment of North Korean refugees, indicating an unyielding China during a 3-way leaders' summit in May.
RSF cited political pressure and press clubs in its ranking of press freedom in Japan, prompting skepticism and speculation about its ranking criteria.
Mayor Kazuo Kishida of Hokota, Ibaraki, presented PM Fumio Kishida with Quincy and Ibaraking melons, describing them as "the world's best."