A box of Noto-shika Korogaki dried persimmons sells for more than 1,320 dollars at the first auction of the season.

This winter's first snowfall was observed in some parts of northern Japan.

An ancient Japanese emperor's tomb is being jointly excavated by the Imperial Household Agency and the city of Sakai.

Japanese airline giant ANA is promoting local curries to assist in regional revitalization.

An annual Santa display in Kobe, Japan pays tribute to the year's hot topics.

Criticism is growing in France over Japan's arrest of Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn.

Late blooming sunflowers create a magical scene in western Japan.

Japan Meteorological Agency says a warm winter is on the way to Japan thanks to El Niño.

South Korea abolishes a foundation to support former comfort women established on an agreement with Japan.

Nissan is reconsidering its relationship with French automaker Renault following the arrest of Carlos Ghosn.