TOKYO -- The wildfire in Ofunato city of Japan's Iwate prefecture is continuing to spread, with the burned area expanding to approximately 1,800 hectares as of 6 am local time on Sunday. The fire, ...

Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional festivals every year, some of which have been celebrated for centuries. Festivals, also known as matsuri, are steeped in tradition, offering visitors ...

Hiroyuki Akaishi, 57, created a paper model of the famous feudal-era fortress, which stands guard in northern Japan, that is small enough for tourists to take home as a souvenir. The city’s ...

Japan, stuck in a liquidity trap, faced a particularly deep economic crisis between 1991 and 2001. The country was actually experiencing a liquidity trap: It seemed like everything Japan’s ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

Cloudy with a high of 51 °F (10.6 °C) and a 41% chance of precipitation. Winds from NW to NNW at 11 to 17 mph (17.7 to 27.4 kph). Night - Mostly clear with a 21% chance of precipitation. Winds ...