Player numbers have surged sevenfold in a year, with backers hoping the sport lands a spot at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

A string of smash-and-grab thefts highlights how loosely organized criminal groups evade police, while authorities seek new ...

As overtourism strains major cities, tourism officials are betting that wealthy, curious travelers are the key to spreading ...

Prince Hisahito has expanded his public duties while pursuing his studies and passion for nature, with new photos offering a ...

America First Policy Institute's Fred Fleitz says Trump is likely to press Kim Jong Un on Japanese abductees if a summit ...

A survey of 20,000 people in Japan found that 8 in 10 have no overseas travel plans, with rising costs prompting many to ...

Hanshin Tigers cleanup hitter Teruaki Sato leads the Central League in batting, homers and RBIs. Winning the Triple Crown is ...

Saki Hayashi made a Women's Basketball World Cup record nine 3-pointers against Mali, and Japan set a team record with 20 3s ...

Yosuke Imada looks back on 60 years behind the counter, sharing anecdotes about his larger-than-life father and the work ...

With typhoon risk increasing in September, knowing how to respond to Japan's heavy rain warnings is crucial, particularly ...

More fathers in Japan are taking time off to care for their children, but a large gap remains between men and women in how ...

The ICC has flaws, but US sanctions on its president and calls to dismantle the court risk undermining international justice.