A citrus fruit farmer from western Japan tackles the world's most grueling foot race in the Sahara Desert wearing wooden...

The canine buddy is expected to be the symbol of friendship between Japan and Mongolia.

Esports is spreading in Japan, and smartphone games are playing an important role.

A Japanese man alleged to have taken part in spying on China has been given 12 years in prison.

Nissan Motor executives say that employees have falsified new vehicle emissions data at multiple plants since around 201...

The body of executed former cult leader Shoko Asahara and mastermind behind the deadly 1995 Tokyo sarin gas attack is cr...

Princess Ayako and her fiance, businessman Kei Moriya, announce their engagement.

Repeat Olympic gold medalist figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu becomes the youngest person to receive the People's Honor Award.

Emperor Akihito cancels his official duties after a bout of dizziness and nausea caused by cerebral anemia.

The Japanese government has announced today it has canceled evacuation drills to prepare for a potential North Korean mi...