A severe tropical storm is currently bringing heavy rain and violent winds to remote parts of Japan. Authorities say it could ...

US President Donald Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US "permanent control" over security in Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory.

Maritime tensions are rising again between the Philippines and China. The two sides are pointing the finger at each other over a collision in a disputed part of the South China Sea.

A vehicle loaded with explosives has rammed into a police facility in northwestern Pakistan and exploded, leaving at least 21 people dead and more than 100 wounded.

In the final days of World War II, more than 30 American prisoners of war in southwestern Japan were executed without trial ...

Pyrotechnician Isogai Naotaka has pioneered new forms of artistic expression through fireworks. He reveals the secrets of their beauty, and the Japanese aesthetic behind them.

From engineered soil to hydroponics, this episode explores innovative farming techniques set to ensure sustainable harvests in the most hostile and unexpected environments.

Kitakami in Iwate Prefecture has long been said to be a town of oni — the demons of Japanese folklore that appear in numerous legends passed down over the centuries. It is also home to Oni Kenbai, a ...

Droughts, floods, wildfires... We look at the latest research on Hydroclimate Whiplash, a new climate risk in which extreme weather events alternate in a short time, exacerbating natural disasters.

An indigo dyer in Japan's Tokoname City blends her craft with the local sake, pottery and culinary traditions to unite the community.

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travelers safe at all times.

Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site you are consenting ...