Shutterbugs and others from around the nation turn out to witness the appearance of a "phantom" waterfall in Nagano Pref...

Japan's dearly departed elephant Hanako now has her own statue.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross criticizes the growing trade deficit with Japan.

Japan produces gas from promising energy source methane hydrate for the first time in four years.

Babies compete in a crying match at Gokoku Shrine in Hiroshima to drive away bad luck.

Japan's birth rate continues to decline, and the population of children under 15 now makes up less than 1/8 of the count...

The Pacific Ocean is looking red off the coast of Kamakura, possibly due to an overabundance of plankton, or algal bloom...

Japan's major railway operator rolled-out a new high-end sleeper train this month. Demand for premium trains is growing ...

McDonald's Japan president Sarah Casanova works to bring the company back from low profits and a food safety scandal.

As Japan enjoys the Golden Week holidays, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enjoys a few rounds of golf.