More companies in Japan are introducing pet-friendly policies, including sick leave, care leave and bereavement leave for ...

With the beauty and grandeur of a Western castle wall, the Sasanagare Dam in this northern Japan city celebrated its 100th ...

However, some themes are already emerging that will indicate what kind of long-term changes are likely to result from the ...

A second Japan-related vessel passed safety through the Strait of Hormuz since its effective closure amid the Iran war, ...

Easter morning carries associations of resurrection and new life -- themes embodied in newly hatched sea turtles making their first dash to the ocean. The religious holiday and natural event converge, ...

A clear-as-water soy sauce that offers full flavor and aroma despite its transparency has become an unexpected global hit, ...

In Susukino, Sapporo's competitive ramen district, a young entrepreneur is rewriting the rules. Daichi Mori, 25, founded his ...

Many of Tokyo's popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan's postwar advancement in the ...

Japan aims to ease restrictions on defense equipment exports later this month, a draft government plan showed Friday, paving ...

A zoo in western Japan aims to breed endangered orangutans by pairing a male at the zoo with a female from an Indonesian z ...

Staffing firm Pasona Group Inc. said Friday it will open a new complex this fall where visitors can experience the exhibition ...

Exports to China of fishing gear made in Japan have increased sharply in recent years amid the rising popularity of the ...