Convenience stores, ice and whisky first came as U.S. imports. Then, they were reinvented.

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Hokkaido, already known as the “kingdom of dairy farming,” has earned a new accolade for its beef. According to the central ...

The revised wildlife law allows emergency bear shootings in populated areas, enabling quicker responses amid rising animal ...

Japan on Friday enacted a revised law to allow municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" by hunters when dangerous animals enter populated areas amid a rising number of bear attacks. The ...

Scallop fishing for the spring season has begun in Nemuro Bay in Hokkaido. Many big scallops were caught, and the port became ...

Scallop fishing for the spring season has begun in Nemuro Bay in Hokkaido. Many big scallops ... in Nemuro Bay takes place in spring and fall. Spring fishing is planned until June.

Tomoyuki Sugano makes his Camden Yards debut Saturday with a large fanbase in Tokyo eager to see him carry over his success ...

Planning a purple escape? Here are some of the best places to see lavender fields, offering stunning views and unforgettable ...

The 78th Western Intercollegiate, which runs Monday through Wednesday at iconic Pasatiempo Golf Club, features three golfers ...

THE SNOW WAS GENTLY FALLING when we arrived in Furano close to midnight. But the skies had cleared by morning, leaving behind ...