Tokyo's Akihabara district, a popular spot for Japanese subcultures, on Friday marked the 10th anniversary of a stabbing rampage that killed seven and injured 10 others. A stand for flower offerings was set up near the intersection where Tomohiro Kato, a 35-year-old former temporary worker ...

The reconstructed main palace of Nagoya Castle, originally built in 1615 on the orders of the first Tokugawa shogun but destroyed in World War II, was unveiled to the public Friday, allowing visitors to see the lavish rooms as enjoyed by the Tokugawa family. The ...

The annualized 0.6 percent contraction was blamed on an unexpected surge in food prices during the winter that dampened household spending.

Believing it would be convenient to get around by car in Okinawa, a 30-something Chinese woman decided to access a major online shopping site before her 2016 trip to obtain a driving permit that would be valid in Japan, since Chinese licenses aren't permitted ...

Lava from the Kilauea volcano that flowed into Kapoho Bay has created nearly a mile (1.6 km) of new land and officials with the U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday the flow is still very active and there's no way to know when the eruption ...

On May 2, Shinsei Bank announced that starting from October it will impose fees for automatic teller machine (ATM) transactions. Shinsei's main sales point has always been its lack of ATM fees, but the bank will start charging ¥108 per ATM withdrawal unless the ...

The percentage of fathers who cook at home has increased steeply over the past decade in the Tokyo metropolitan area, according to a survey by Norinchukin Bank. In the survey, 60.8 percent of fathers said they cook at home — almost double the figure of ...

The U.S. leader again reassures Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the abduction issue ahead of an unprecedented summit he says is unlikely to be a “one-meeting deal.”

Japan should not pursue decarbonization as a duty, but rather as a means of improving its national energy security.

If Kim Jong Un commits to dismantling his nuclear stockpile, how can the world be sure that he follows through?

Yakushima island's loggerhead turtles are a huge tourist draw, but volunteer conservationist groups are feeling the nightly strain of protecting vulnerable hatchlings.

The Seto Inland Sea's Shodoshima island, with its scenic vistas, beaches, cultivated olives and movie history, is a slice of the Mediterranean in Japan.

The pitching matchup between aces Yusei Kikuchi and Tomoyuki Sugano fizzled out early on Friday night. As for the Seibu Lions' lineup, well, they were as good as advertised. Shogo Akiyama led off the game with a home run to set the tone at the plate ...

The Japan women's national team dominated at both ends of the floor and annihilated Taiwan 96-66 in an exhibition game at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi on Friday night. Evelyn Mawuli knocked down 5 of 6 3-point shots en route to a team-high 19 points for ...

Jamie Joseph's Japan team and the city of Oita will get a taste of what to expect at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday when the Brave Blossoms take on Italy at Oita Bank Dome. While Japan and the Azzurri have been drawn in ...

Ai Fukuhara and Tomokazu Harimoto will take part in a mixed table tennis friendly later this month to promote dialogue between North and South Korea and their neighboring countries, the IOC announced Thursday. Fukuhara, who won team silver at the 2012 London Games, and Harimoto, ...

Is up-and-coming basketball player Chikara Tanaka going to be a Japanese Kyrie Irving or Steph Curry? That is a hasty conversation to have about a 16-year-old, one who has a lot to prove down the road. But at least it is fair to say that he ...

Smile Japan star goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto will be sidelined for six months following shoulder surgery, The Japan Times has learned. Considered one of the top female goalies in the world, Fujimoto was injured during Japan's second preliminary-round game at the Pyeongchang Olympics, a 3-1 loss ...

Bob Baffert hopes Justify can gallop into American thoroughbred racing's Hall of Fame on Saturday when he bids to become only the 13th horse in history to complete the Triple Crown at the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes. A victory for the unbeaten 3-year-old ...