New images of the meltdown hit Fukushima no.2 reactor indicate at least two holes through which fuel leaked out.

A record number of minors fell victim to crimes through social media in 2017.

Guests including Olympic gold medal figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu join the Imperial Couple's annual spring garden party.

Carp streamers are set up ahead of Children's Day in central Japan.

The TV network whose reporter was allegedly sexually harassed by the ex vice finance minister defends her recording thei...

Officials in Okinawa are meeting to formulate a response to a measles outbreak.

Visitors flock to the famous cherry blossom festival in Hirosaki, northern Japan.

A middle-aged couple tries to bring new life to an island that is home to more cats than people.

Convenience store chain Lawson introduces a new way for smartphone-savvy customers to shop without the hassle of hitting...

Fish take to the sky in a coastal western Japan town famous for its bonito catch.