Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region of northeastern Japan, was founded some 400 years ago by the legendary feudal warlord Date Masamune. Over the centuries, it has evolved — first as a ...

Bird watchers everywhere flock to Cuba to see the world's smallest flier, the Bee hummingbird. This radiant bird is just 5 ...

Scientists uncover the origins of the Japanese through ancient DNA. We also explore deep-sea microbes that may help predict future climate change.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, not only leads to breathing difficulties but also affects the lungs, heart and brain. We explore countermeasures based on a large-scale study in Japan.

Kuruma-ebi, or Japanese tiger prawn, is a vivid red and white food long eaten on festive days. Savor sushi recipes dating back to the Edo period and discover farming techniques that harness nature. Re ...

A US news website says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pressed US President Donald Trump to strike Iran ...

The United Nations is warning that more and more farmers in Afghanistan are growing opium poppies. It says the area under ...

The Japanese government launched a new agency on Monday to oversee the country's disaster preparedness and response efforts.

A luxury imported wristwatch that was stolen from a store in Tokyo last week has been returned by courier. A man ran off with ...

About 30 people have drunk matcha green tea from bowls larger than their heads in a ceremony at a Buddhist temple in Nara ...

Post offices across Japan have started selling greeting cards for the coming New Year. Many feature images of sheep, the ...

A major subway operator in Japan's capital is planning its first across-the-board fare increase in more than three decades.