Japan is known for its eclectic vibe and futuristic trains, but did you know about the country's best beaches? Here are some ...

With last year's winner out, two veteran stayers face some up-and-coming 4-year-olds in the May 4 Tenno Sho (Spring) at Kyoto ...

The controversial Tokyo shrine’s wide stone path, normally reserved for quiet prayers and camera-clicking tourists, ...

Japan's Imperial palace says it has fired an employee for stealing cash totaling 3.6 million yen ($24,900) from Emperor ...

Japanese stocks rose Thursday as the central bank kept its key interest rates steady as expected, in thin trade with most ...

A climber airlifted from near the peak of Japan's Mount Fuji last week was rescued again just four days later after returning to retrieve his cell phone.

Police in Japan say that climber who was airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji last week ...