Venomous fire ants are found at Narita International Airport on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Men take a portable shrine for a dip in a waterfall in an ancient summer rite in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan.

Maiko in full dress and makeup visit their teachers in 98 degree heat to observe a traditional holiday.

Japanese and Russian foreign and defense minister meet in Moscow, saying they will cooperate on North Korean denucleariz...

Japan's government creates a new team to prevent terrorism with an eye toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.