This is the first reactor barred in Japan under stricter safety protocols adopted after the Fukushima disaster.

"The Mask" is one of Jim Carrey's zaniest comedy vehicles, but a Japanese promotional poster for the film made it look like a ...

The Japanese army’s fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an accident last month ...

Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country's north-central region for a restart, ...

Japan’s noted writer and Conservative Party leader Naoki Hyakuta has apologised after his comments on women and the falling ...

American tourist Steve Hayes was arrested on Wednesday ‘on suspicion of damaging property’ at the Meiji Jingu shrine ...

Konami and Japan Post will work together to release a new set of stamps inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh card illustrations. This ...

A Japanese man has followed the same routine, including eating the same food for 15 years to minimise decision-making. He has ...

Police said Monday they have launched an investigation after the kanji character for “death” was found graffitied on two ...

The religious connotations of sake are evident at the brewery. The big cedar-leaves ball hanging under the eaves is a symbol ...

Ace Japanese film director Kore-eda Hirokazu is in advanced post-production on 'Asura,' a family drama series for Netflix.

He lost, spent four years in political wilderness, but then returned to clinch a seat in 2009 when the opposition ousted the ...