Babies compete in a crying match at Gokoku Shrine in Hiroshima to drive away bad luck.

Japan's birth rate continues to decline, and the population of children under 15 now makes up less than 1/8 of the count...

The Pacific Ocean is looking red off the coast of Kamakura, possibly due to an overabundance of plankton, or algal bloom...

Japan's major railway operator rolled-out a new high-end sleeper train this month. Demand for premium trains is growing ...

Roads are packed during Golden Week, Japan's longest holiday break.

For ¥5M or about $45K per night, visitors to Japan will soon have the chance to stay in a castle and live like a lord.

Japan marks 30 years since an assailant attacked two Asahi newspaper reporters, killing one.

Hot air balloon lovers are taking part in the Akita Sky Festa in northern Japan.

Yes, you can ski in Japan...even in May.

Visitors flock to possibly the most-popular event during Golden Week.