School principal Yoshiro Tobo is one of the few people left on his remote Japanese island, where the earth is constantly ...

The third defining feature is a riverside setting. Boat landings adjoin the complexes, facilitating movement to and from ...

On July 20, 2025, voters in Japan will go to the polls to elect members of the House of Councillors, the upper house of the ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, ...

In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ...

The House of Councillors July 20 election exposes the cracks in Japan’s political strongholds and the growing regional-urban ...

Temples and shrines offer travelers the opportunity to experience local culture in a peaceful atmosphere filled with ...

A man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering nine people in his apartment near Tokyo was executed Friday, Japan's Justice Ministry said.

TOKYO -- The average price of rice sold nationwide at supermarkets varies significantly by region, with a 5-kilogram bag priced in the upper 3,000 yen ...

Summary Japan’s government released a free Minecraft map of its G-Cans underground flood facility The map educates players on disaster prevention infrastructure, replicating G-Cans realistically ...

Korean researcher Baek Seung-yoon studies habitat changes of large mammals in Japan Korean scientist explores the interplay between climate change and ...