Lawson is experimenting with operating a convenience store unmanned overnight to tackle labor shortage.

Japan intends to cooperate closely with the U.S. to avoid negative effects on dealing with North Korea following South K...

An environment-friendly dog has collected more than 3,000 plastic bottles during walks over five years.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit a community of returnees from postwar Manchuria in Nagano.

Tourists get a glimpse of the training regimen of Kanazawa geisha.

A thousand women dance with lanterns on their head to reenact an ancient mythical tale.