This supplied photo shows the Kagawa Prefectural Arena that received the Prix Versailles award in the sports or arena category. (Kyodo) TAKAMATSU (Kyodo) -- A sports facility on Japan's western island ...

Lee Chapman’s photographs document the scenes, signages and family businesses of the postwar Shōwa era Japan. They focus on a unique aspect of Japanese life, and one that in Tokyo in particular is ...

Japan’s rapid expansion of large-scale solar and wind power is drawing mounting resistance from local governments and residents, as disputes over endangered species, areas of outstanding natural ...

Japan's economy contracted by 0.4% in the July-September quarter, its first setback in six quarters, as exports faltered under US tariffs. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's new administration is ...

Misao Hashimoto, manager of the Kyoto government's scenic conservation division. The city government is experimenting with how to stop tourists from carving graffiti into the Chikurin no Komichi ...

JJ Redick was already preaching one type of Japanese philosophy, harping to his team about the concept of “kaizen” to improve each day. Off the court, the head coach found inspiration in another ...

Pruning represents an essential task for maintaining Japanese maples, though numerous gardeners remain confused about the proper approach. Improper trimming techniques can "destroy their beautiful ...

Fly over the beautiful Japanese landscapes that inspired Studio Ghibli and the genius animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. Discover Hokkaido's serene fields, pristine lakes, and lush forests, the ...

Man injured in Christmas Eve shooting in Columbia Falls, suspect in custody A suspect is in custody and a man injured after a shooting in Columbia Falls on Christmas EveA man called 911 and told ...

While many people like to head to the coast in the summer, there are plenty of seaside locations that are just as appealing in the cooler months. In fact, there is a coastal island just off Wales with ...

There’s a bit of irony in that sometimes Japan’s supposedly best views are also its most crowded views, which can actually make them some of the country’s worst views unless you’re really, really into ...

Step into a storybook: Shirakawa-go’s iconic gassho-zukuri houses and scenic mountains make it Asia’s most beautiful village. When most travelers plan a trip to Japan, the usual hotspots—Tokyo’s ...