The protest took place on Feb. 7, a historic day marking an 1855 Russo-Japanese agreement that recognized Japanese ...

Former residents of Russian-held islands have attended a rally to demand the islands' early return to Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories.

Obihiro City, the northernmost Japanese island, has been experiencing heavy snowfall for more than 12 hours since Monday, setting a record for the country with totals nearing 130 centimeters, ...

Weather officials say a low pressure system and moist air caused record snowfall in Obihiro City in Hokkaido, northern Japan, ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy ... decided to suspend services on its Senmo and Nemuro lines for the whole of Tuesday. Flights to and from Tokachi Obihiro Airport the same day ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to 3.0% in December, the fastest annual pace in 16 months, data showed earlier on Friday, in a sign rising fuel and food prices continue to push up ...

At the start of the new year, nuclear chemists Hiromitsu Haba and Kouji Morimoto slide precisely 119 Japanese yen into the collection box at their local shrine. They are seeking good fortune in ...

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research ...