US women rescued after 5 months at sea

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.

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Extratropical cyclone strikes Northern Japan

Extratropical cyclone strikes Northern Japan

Hokkaido issues a gale warning as an extratropical cyclone strikes the area.

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Fall foliage reflected in lake

Fall foliage reflected in lake

Rare fall foliage reflected in a northern lake attracts photographers from across Japan.

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Fall in Fukuoka means VR workouts

Fall in Fukuoka means VR workouts

A gym in southwest Japan offers the world's latest VR workouts.

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Emperor, Empress tour areas hit by heavy rain

Emperor, Empress tour areas hit by heavy rain

Japan's Imperial Couple visits areas pummeled by heavy rain and landslides on southwest Kyushu island.

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Subaru apologizes for inspection scandal

Subaru apologizes for inspection scandal

Subaru admits unauthorized workers inspected cars for more than 30 years.

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Searching for gourmet successors

Searching for gourmet successors

Japanese cuisine places great value on regional flavors and the methods involved in preparing them. Many people treasure...

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Bullying cases up 100,000

Bullying cases up 100,000

Confirmed cases of bullying in Japan's schools rose about 100,000 from last fiscal year.

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Govt shifts approach to quake forecasting

Govt shifts approach to quake forecasting

Japan will launch a new information system for a possible Nankai Trough mega quake.

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Typhoon Lan comes with steep price

Typhoon 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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