Locals in Aomori, northern Japan, find fish with algae growing from their heads that looks like hair.

Saihin, a giant panda at Wakayama's Adventure World, celebrates her first birthday.

Hunters shoot and kill a bear near a residential area of Sapporo after it is spotted around the city for 9 consecutive d...

Powerful Typhoon Krosa is headed for Japan's main islands and could make landfall this week.

A Japanese research group captures video of a great white shark attacking a seal for the first time ever.

Tourists are discovering charming scenery at some of Japan's small, unmanned train stations, including Okuoikojo and Hin...

Mt. Asama erupts for the first time since 2015, sending smoke and ash more than 1800 meters into the air.

Two typhoons close in as temperatures continue to soar across Japan.

Typhoon Francisco, the 8th of the year, lands in southwestern Japan and disrupts air travel.

The mercury hits 38 C in Gifu and Yamanashi prefectures as Typhoon Francisco approaches Kyushu.