The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Oct. 29, 2026, 12:07 a.m.

A group of 13 Tokyo residents who do not own smartphones or Japan's My Number identification cards sued the Tokyo ...

North Korea fired Thursday what may be a ballistic missile, the Japanese Defense Ministry said. The Japan Coast Guard urged ...

Orders poured in from across Japan for earrings made by a 27-year-old aspiring indigo dye artisan after Princess Kako wore ...

For people overwhelmed by distress or a sense of helplessness, being able to talk anonymously to someone who will simply ...

A father in Japan silently speaks to his son each time he sees news of an accident caused by someone driving while using a ...

FUKAYA, Saitama -- Nearly the entire genetic "blueprint" of cyclamen plants, so common a sight brightening windowsills in ...

The SoftBank Hawks clinched back-to-back Japan Series titles Wednesday as they completed a 4-0 sweep of the DeNA BayStars, ...

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first ti ...

A Japanese-led glassware brand using discarded bottles has become one of Palau's signature local products, winning over ...

Tokyo stocks were mixed Thursday morning, as concerns over the growth prospects of artificial intelligence eased, while ...

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