Toyohashi Railroad's City Line in Aichi Prefecture has been running for over 100 years. See how urban development and local ...

The number of centenarians in Japan has topped 100,000 for the first time and hit a record high for the 56th consecutive year.

Japan's beverage makers are set to market a range of coffee-tasting drinks that are produced without using coffee beans.

Bonfires are lit on the mountains to guide ancestors back to the afterlife after their visit in August. This tradition ...

A crucial Saudi oil pipeline has been damaged in a drone attack reportedly launched from neighboring Iraq. Now, Washington is pointing the finger at Iran, while Tehran denies any involvement.

China has hit back at the top executive of US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic over his remarks about the potential danger posed by China's possible lead in AI development.

Ishigaki Island is located about 400km southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's main island, surrounded by a sea of coral reefs.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall in wide areas from northern to western Japan on Tuesday. Japanese weather officials are warning of mudslides, floods in low-lying areas and swollen rivers. The Japan ...

China's new exit-entry regulation goes into effect Tuesday, with the government saying the measure is aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests.

Nori tsukudani, a popular topping in rice-loving Japan. Made with local nori from Tokyo Bay, it's a taste and tradition ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 23, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new ...