A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck areas near Mt. Fuji at about 8:01 p.m. on Saturday, registering a 3 out of 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, and ...

A man confirmed to have contracted measles may have come into contact with an unspecified large number of people during multiple visits to Defense Ministry offices in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, in late ...

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have begun with the world order in turmoil amid unrelenting warfare. It is hoped that people will once more consider the significance of this festival of peace as ...

The municipal government of Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in collaboration with a local company, has developed a “rescue bike” designed to transport people in need of assistance during disasters. Sakai is ...

The House of Representatives election, with voting taking place on Sunday, coincides with the season of university entrance exams, which may further lower the voter turnout among those in their teens.

The New START Treaty — a nuclear disarmament framework between the United States and Russia that is formally known as the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic ...

Political party leaders made their final pitches to voters on Saturday, the day before the House of Representatives election.

SNS: Opening ceremonies for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics were held at multiple locations across northern Italy on Friday, featuring Japanese athletes such as male speed skater Wataru ...

With warning-level heavy snow forecast, local governments are taking steps to mitigate the impact on voting for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8. Add TheJapanNews to your Google News ...

A lack of rain is impacting the Kanto region, in contrast with the heavy snows affecting the Sea of Japan side of the country. In Kanagawa Prefecture, the volume of water at some dams has dropped.

A plan to rebuild Hiroshima Castle’s keep using wood is under consideration. If undertaken, the project would restore the castle’s traditional appearance using authentic materials.

Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu ...