By turning their backs and reinforcing coverups, schools are multiplying the tragic consequences of bullying by students and its toxic consequences in society.
Japanese cranes, one of the world's rarest cranes and a symbol of longevity, perform stunning winter courtship dances at a sanctuary in Hokkaido.
Rising temperatures in Northern Japan have melted the famous 'snow monsters' and caused the cancellation of dog sled races and other events.
Photojournalist Fumie Oyama captures the fascinating courtship behaviors of the endangered crested ibis on Sado Island as the birds enter their mating season.
Two years after collecting four medals, including one gold, at the Beijing Olympics, Miho Takagi won the 1,000- and 1,500-meter world titles in Calgary, Canada.
There is a recent trend of manga fans not only visiting, but moving to towns in their favorite stories, becoming part of the local communities and...
Russia illegally occupies lands belonging to both Japan and Ukraine, including the Northern Territories in Hokkaido, which Soviet troops grabbed in 1945.
Miho Takagi is gearing up for her biggest competition yet in 2024. Dutch coach Johan de Wit has high hopes: "If she does her best, then...
Just like the lacquerware that survived the devastating Wajima Morning Market fire, Wajima-nuri artisans can overcome this crisis with the nation's support.
"It is important to continue providing accurate explanations" to correct misconceptions about Fukushima, says University of Tokyo Professor Naoya Sekiya.
On Amami Oshima island, Ceylon blue glassy tiger butterflies hibernate together on branches, typically until early March, waiting for warmer temperatures.