Japan and Russia have been in a dispute over who owns four islands north of Hokkaido for over 70 years.Even so, their le...

Residents in Bibai, northern Japan are surprised to find a bear cub on the outskirts of town.

Japan exceeds its quota of Pacific bluefin tuna for the year amid concerns over stocks.

The Bank of Japan lifts its economic assessment, using the word 'expansion' for the first time in nine years.