Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting via videoconference at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of ...

Sumo's only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to "tarnish the title" after being officially promoted to the highest rank on ...

The next phase of this trip sees us heading out of Sasebo toward Nagasaki via the Omura Bay Green Route. This stunning route ...

This return is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Japan by focusing on regional areas where demand ...

Pvt. Oscar Avery Cox and other Bataan prisoners of war endured harsh conditions during World War II, including a miles-long march through hell. Despite the adversity, Cox and three fellow POWs decided ...

The museum will showcase flags central to the liberation of American soldiers who were kept prisoners of war following the ...

It was only when I clicked the "payment" button on a hard-gained hotel reservation for a weekend in Fukuoka, gateway to Japan's western main island of Kyushu, that I noticed the small print: "We are ...

His first stop was Buddhism, dedicating two years to training as a monk. However, the disciplined, ascetic lifestyle wasn’t ...

When caught committing crimes for economic gain in Japan, it’s common for the accused to say their motive was to obtain money ...

The driver of the truck could communicate with rescue teams when his truck was first swallowed, but there are fears for his ...

Officials said the driver had been stuck in the hole, approximately 20ft deep, for some eight hours after it formed at about ...

Two rescuers have reportedly been injured trying to retrieve the driver A large sinkhole near Tokyo has swallowed a truck ...