AP PHOTOS: Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
Tokyo Inflation, Japan Activity Data Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
An uptick in inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area and solid outturns in other key Japanese economic data support the Bank ...
High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit
Visitors can step back in time to Japan's samurai era in an new Tokyo exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to bring ...
Japan launches a navigation satellite on a new flagship rocket for an improved positioning system
Japan on Sunday launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket as the country seeks to have a more precise location positioning system of its own.
Japan weather officials forecast snow in Tokyo on Sunday
In the 24 hours through Sunday evening, up to 10 centimeters of snow is expected in the Koshin region, 7 centimeters in the ...
Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 1-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Core inflation in Japan's capital hit 2.5%, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly a year, well exceeding the central bank ...
Japan tries to rescue man stuck in sinkhole. Here’s what’s going on.
A sinkhole that suddenly opened up on a road just northeast of Tokyo and swallowed a truck has captured national attention as ...
Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones' Japan
The Wallabies have locked in a Tokyo grudge match with Eddie Jones's Japan in Tokyo. Rugby Australia (RA) on Friday confirmed ...
Japan Off The Beaten Path: 3 Unique Destinations Beyond Tokyo
Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...
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Hegseth pledges deeper defense ties during first calls with Seoul, Tokyo
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday with his counterparts in South Korea and Japan, vowing to strengthen military ...
Japanese police arrest Canadian in smuggling of huge amount of stimulants hidden in machinery
Japanese police say they have arrested a Canadian national on suspicion of smuggling hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan hidden inside large industrial machinery that he had shipped in ...
Exclusive: Japan weighs Alaska LNG pipeline pledge to win Trump's favour
Tokyo may include such a commitment among other concessions to reduce the $56 billion bilateral trade deficit and stave off ...