The Ishikawa prefectural government intends to train young people to carry on the tradition of the Wajima-nuri lacquerware ...

In the latter years of the Heian period, which stretched from 794 to the late 12th century, a Buddhist priest named Shunkan ...

The 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in Naha on Sunday said it confirmed China Coast Guard ships in the contiguous zone ...

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poultry farm in the town of Yachiyo, Ibaraki ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” ...

This is an extraordinary situation in which an impeachment motion against the prime minister who is serving as acting ...

Workers prepare sets of kagamimochi, decorative glutinous rice cakes, made to celebrate the New Year. Okurayama Aoyagi, a ...

The public is being asked to make “special preparations,” which include always carrying cash and identification documents, ...

Chinese authorities have indicted a Chinese man in his 40s, who was previously arrested on murder charges, in connection with ...

A message to remember Japan’s earthquakes illuminated the former building of Kesennuma Koyo High School, a relic of the Great ...

Just like wine, coffee can be paired with food based on the beans and brewing methods used. Being served delicious cups of ...

Japan and the United States will communicate regarding Washington’s possible use of nuclear weapons in the event of a ...