Japan's capital kicks off "Jisa Biz," a campaign to reform its hard-charging work culture.

The death toll from torrential rains in Kyushu, southwest Japan, reaches 25 as 24 remain unaccounted for in Fukuoka Pref...

Estimates of radiation exposure are lowered for 5 workers exposed to plutonium in an accident at a nuclear research lab ...

Poisonous red imported fire ants turn up for the fifth time in Japan.

Okinoshima and related ancient sites in southwestern Japan join the ranks of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Nuclear regulators have harsh words for Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives including new President Tomoaki Kobayakawa.

The death toll from torrential rains in Kyushu reaches 22 with 27 missing as the disaster continues to unfold.

Nippon TV visits a drone school to learn why students young and old are studying the new technology.

Record rains leave 7 dead and 14 missing in Kyushu, southwest Japan.

July 7th is Tanabata or star festival in Japan. Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports celebrated with special events.