US women rescued after 5 months at sea
These women thank their dogs for keeping them company over 5 months at sea after their boat lost power.
read moreExtratropical cyclone strikes Northern Japan
Hokkaido issues a gale warning as an extratropical cyclone strikes the area.
read moreFall foliage reflected in lake
Rare fall foliage reflected in a northern lake attracts photographers from across Japan.
read moreFall in Fukuoka means VR workouts
A gym in southwest Japan offers the world's latest VR workouts.
read moreEmperor, Empress tour areas hit by heavy rain
Japan's Imperial Couple visits areas pummeled by heavy rain and landslides on southwest Kyushu island.
read moreSubaru apologizes for inspection scandal
Subaru admits unauthorized workers inspected cars for more than 30 years.
read moreSearching for gourmet successors
Japanese cuisine places great value on regional flavors and the methods involved in preparing them. Many people treasure...
read moreBullying cases up 100,000
Confirmed cases of bullying in Japan's schools rose about 100,000 from last fiscal year.
read moreGovt shifts approach to quake forecasting
Japan will launch a new information system for a possible Nankai Trough mega quake.
read moreTyphoon Lan comes with steep price
Typhoon Lan's recent pummeling of Japan caused at least an estimated $61 million in damage to the nation's farming and f...
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