A white Christmas roars into northern Japan as dueling low pressure systems bring heavy snows and winds.

The world's largest rodents mark the winter solstice in central Japan with a seasonal bath scented with yuzu citrus frui...

An ancient Shinto ceremony involving a cormorant and two candles points to a bumper year for the economy in 2017.

A pony runs wild through the backstreets of Tokyo's busy Shibuya ward.

Sunrise atop the most famous mountain in Japan captivates photographers.

A "shockingly illuminating" Christmas event featuring electric eels is underway at Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, cent...

A US F/A-18 fighter crashes into seas off western Japan.

Two alpine accidents take place over the weekend on Mt. Fuji and elsewhere in Yamanashi Prefecture leaving one person d...

Twin giant pandas turn 2 in western Japan.

Gusty winds and snow sweep northern Japan due to a developing low pressure system and cold front.