Firefighters are usually dispatched to different emergency situations to protect the public. But a local fire department...

This month's deadly flooding and landslides in western Japan deprived people of their means of transportation.

More than 130 people are taken to hospitals for heatstroke in Tokyo as the mercury soars in the nation.

The IOC announces the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will run from July 24th to August 9th, with competitions scheduled for morning...

Reporters in Tokyo tour facilities being built for the 2020 Olympics.

The mayor of Osaka touts his city's bid to host Expo 2025 at the UN.

A new virtual reality project aims to give people worldwide the experience of making sushi.

Empress Michiko completes her last round of silk culture before the imperial couple steps down next year.

The basic route for the Tokyo Olympic torch relay is announced.

The canine buddy is expected to be the symbol of friendship between Japan and Mongolia.