Media in Myanmar say military airstrikes killed more than 20 people on Sunday, stoking concerns over continuing violence ...

The National Police Agency says that pass rates on the test required to convert overseas driver's licenses to Japanese ones ...

A Japanese man has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a woman by having her drink 32 shots of tequila, allegedly with ...

Snowfall is expected across many parts of eastern and northern Japan from Tuesday through Wednesday, with weather officials ...

New graduates of a high school in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, have held a traditional event to say good-bye to their alma mater and their friends.

The impact of the Iran conflict was felt in Japan's commodity markets on Monday. The price of oil surged to a 13-month high ...

US President Donald Trump and members of his administration say the United States had "no choice" but to launch attacks against Iran. To learn about what led to the decision, NHK World's Inoue Yuki ...

The sweetness of Japanese strawberries is captivating the world. So much so, that producers see a great opportunity to expand sales overseas. Why is the world falling for strawberries? We take a look ...

Airspace closures due to the military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran are continuing, with disruptions to civil aviation expanding.

Two people were killed in a shooting in the southern US state of Texas on Sunday. The suspect, who was shot dead at the scene, was reportedly wearing clothing with an Iranian flag design, and ...

The Japanese stock market reacted sharply to the US-Israel attacks on Iran, with the benchmark index falling. The Nikkei 225 fell almost across the board soon after the opening on Monday. That was on ...

Kyoto confections are wagashi, or traditional confections, infused with Kyoto's charm and influenced by the tea ceremony.