By Bill Emmott, independent writer, lecturer and international affairs consultant When handling domestic political affairs, ...

A Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Suginami Ward has become a place where visitors pray not for wealth or long life, but for ...

Sumo is gaining popularity among foreign visitors, with many flocking to tournaments in Tokyo and more stables beginning to ...

A foreign national arrested for assault was not served a meal for about 10 hours while being detained by Tokyo prosecutors last month ...

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed with his British and Italian counterparts on Friday in Munich to ...

Many people begin the new year planning their next travel destination. For those seeking a unique spot, Yokohama's Osanbashi ...

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum has had more visitors this fiscal year than ever before. As of Feb. 6, more people from ...

Japan's Yuma Kagiyama won his second straight men's Olympic silver medal and compatriot Shun Sato took bronze as Kazakhstan's ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Feb. 14 to test your news knowledge.

A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth earl ...

To ease overcrowding on city buses caused by heavy tourist use, the Kyoto Municipal Government will change how passengers board and exit buse ...

The length of Japan's hit songs and their intros have grown shorter in recent years, while their choruses are beginning earlier, trending towa ...