Japanese government officials mull including electronic cigarettes in an upcoming law designed to cut down on second-han...

A kick-off ceremony is held for the first shipments of "Keio-Sakura" or winter cherry blossoms.

The new wholesale market to replace Tokyo's popular Tsukiji fish market will open October 11th, 2018.

Major Japanese restaurant chain Ootoya will close half its stores over the New Year's due to a lack of workers.

Tokyo prosecutors raid the offices of construction giants Kajima and Shimizu corporations over suspicions of bid-rigging...

Japan decides to freeze the assets of 19 additional North Korean organizations in a bid to exert more pressure on Pyongy...

A robot expo in Tokyo features intelligent walkers, muscle suits and other health-care devices that could help ease Japa...

A 650-year-old blade-making tradition in northern Japan is finding new fans worldwide.

Nippon TV obtains a draft of a government plan that would ease education costs for deserving university students and mak...

East Japan Railway gives the media a peek at a new train to help cycling enthusiasts get to more scenic surroundings eas...