Tag: Japan

Using geothermal resources to generate electricity is a divisive prospect in Japan, but there is little disagreement about another use ...

Japan announced the official start of Tokyo’s cherry blossom season on Tuesday, 10 days earlier than usual and tied with ...

Tokyo—Tokyo’s High Court ordered a retrial on Monday for an 87-year-old former boxer, dubbed the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, ...

Japanese offered tearful prayers Saturday on the anniversary of the deadly tsunami that triggered the Fukushima disaster, but public support ...

Why are Cherry Blossoms significant? As winter gives way to spring, most travelers look forward to witnessing the ephemeral beauty ...

By Harumi Ozawa Bandai, Japan—Tourist Benjamin Tuffy’s family spent their winter holidays in Japan’s picture-perfect snow. But they weren’t at ...

Three people have been arrested in Japan over unhygienic pranks at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant after footage of their antics ...

Japan's second attempt to launch its next-generation H3 rocket failed after liftoff on Tuesday, with the space agency issuing a ...

Seoul—South Korea announced plans Monday to compensate victims of Japan’s forced wartime labour, aiming to end a “vicious cycle” in ...

The Philippine government is looking at seeking Japan’s help to contain a rapidly spreading oil spill in Oriental Mindoro which ...