Japan promotes the upcoming Rugby World Cup at an event at the U.N. Headquarters.

A train collides with a truck in Yokohama, killing one person and injuring 32.

Nissan Motor president Hiroto Saikawa says he was not aware that he received more than he should have in executive compe...

A truck collides with a train in Yokohama, injuring at least 30 people.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rejects a South Korean proposal. Weekly magazine Shukan Post apologizes after a feature on Sou...

5,000 people are advised to evacuate after heavy rain slams Yokohama.

Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko will undergo surgery for early-stage breast cancer on September 8.

Fan-brella, a parasol equipped with a fan and a mist emitter, helps users beat the heat.

NTT Data Corporation has a new automatic checkout system that enables shoppers to simply choose merchandise and walk out...

An 86-year-old Japanese man is the world's oldest to complete the toughest triathlon competition.