TOKYO -- The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key ...

One can’t walk around Tokyo without spotting them, light yellow boxes tied with gold ribbons, each holding soft banana shaped ...

Tsunami warnings have been issued in several countries after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, with ...

A colossal earthquake has sent shockwaves across the Pacific, triggering a tsunami that has already reached the shores of Russia, Hawaii, and Japan.

By The Associated Press A tsunami hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido ...

Japan has recorded its hottest day on record, the latest example of extreme weather to focus attention on climate change.

A major earthquake struck off the Russian coast. The quake triggered a tsunami alert across the Pacific. The United States ...

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a ...

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a ...

A massive 8.6-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami warnings across multiple nations.

Just an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura has Zen temples, scenic hikes, beaches, and a thriving food scene. Here's what you need to know before you visit.

Kōtoku-in, selected by Travel + Leisure as one of Japan’s most stunning temples, is one of the biggest tourist draws in town, thanks to its 36-foot-tall bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha from ...