In southwestern Akita, a municipally operated roadside stop offers sunset views from its hot spring, oceanfront cottages, fresh seafood, and premium local Wagyu.

Saki Hayashi made a Women's Basketball World Cup record nine 3-pointers against Mali, and Japan set a team record with 20 3s ...

More fathers in Japan are taking time off to care for their children, but a large gap remains between men and women in how ...

Yosuke Imada looks back on 60 years behind the counter, sharing anecdotes about his larger-than-life father and the work ...

Daiya Kira, 23, won the WBA light flyweight title with an impressive effort against Venezuelan Carlos Canizales, becoming a ...

With typhoon risk increasing in September, knowing how to respond to Japan's heavy rain warnings is crucial, particularly ...

Akihito's 2013 wish to limit the public impact of his funeral is now reshaping the ceremony, reducing attendance and avoiding ...

The new seven-seat Pajero combines off-road capability with improved everyday handling and comfort, with its global rollout ...

Highlights of the week included the Crown Prince's trip to Paraguay marking 90 years of Japanese immigration, where he met ...

Osaka incinerators face equipment failures and tourism-driven waste surges, raising concerns over capacity after a major disaster.

The ICC has flaws, but US sanctions on its president and calls to dismantle the court risk undermining international justice.

Editorials diverge as Sankei and Yomiuri urge stronger deterrence, while Asahi and Mainichi say defense buildup is a flip ...