As Ishikawa tackles the devastation on the Noto Peninsula, visitors are being invited back to favorite tourist spots in the southern part of the prefecture.
After finishing as the runner-up at the New Year Basho, Sadogatake wrestler Kotonowaka joins three others at sumo's second-highest rank.
With a spectacular comeback at the New Year Basho, grand champion Terunofuji proved to his doubters that he is still capable of dominating sumo.
Four grapplers share the New Year Basho lead after eight days, and grand champion Terunofuji is among five wrestlers tied for second one win off the...
Universities, and the national and local governments, must flexibly support students disrupted by the earthquakes who dream of going on to higher education.
Start the year with a family outing to Strawberry House Kayama Farm for fragrant, flavorful, shining red globes and an all-you-can-eat Strawberry Day buffet.
The regime seems determined to enhance Xi's authority and return China to the Maoist line as it seeks to deal with growing domestic crises in 2024.
The veteran yokozuna overpowered komusubi Ura in dominant fashion on Day 1 of the New Year Basho, appearing in his first match since July 2023.
Veteran ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi won the Four Hills Tournament for the third time, becoming the sixth man to achieve the feat in the event's 72-year...
Ichikawa Somegoro VIII, aka the "Prince of Kabuki," is sharing the stage with his father and grandfather, esteemed kabuki actors Matsumoto Koshiro X and Matsumoto Hakuo...
In Kyiv, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa reiterated Japan's commitment to Ukraine, informing President Zelenskyy of innovative ways to help vulnerable citizens.
Terunofuji, Kirishima and Atamifuji are just three of the sumo grapplers who will be in the spotlight when the 15-day New Year Basho kicks off on...
