Onsen has been integral to Japanese culture since ancient times. The governors say that a UNESCO status for onsen would also contribute to Japan's economy.
150 years since Japan's first train line opened, all private railway companies are beset by problems. The government, like in Europe, may want to step in.
Giant squids washed ashore on the Sea of Japan coast are providing researchers with new insights into how this mysterious marine animal mates and reproduces.
PM Fumio Kishida came down with flu-like symptoms on the evening of August 20, just as he was about to finish his summer holiday.
An informed public debate is needed in Japan about the long-term effects of cannabidiol treatment in childrenー and the alternatives that are available.
Manager Kei Hoshikawa’s squad captures the women’s soccer league’s inaugural title.
A fight to defend Taiwan will be far more deadly than Ukraine. So what if Japan takes the lead by ending its own strategic ambiguity first?
The Prime Minister says parliamentary debate and public opinion must be enlivened at the same time as the ruling party pushes for four amendments.
In the finals, it all came down to the golden set against the Wolfdogs Nagoya, and the Sunbirds dominated to secure another championship.
The 20-year-old won three of the first five tournaments to open the 2022 campaign.
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The joint training taking place in Camp Fuji sends out the message that the US and Japan are doing what’s necessary to fight against aggressors in...