Japan's Defense Ministry has begun deploying Osprey transport aircraft to the Ground Self-Defense Force's new camp in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

The "Otaue-sai" rice planting festival, which prays for a good harvest in autumn, was held on June 25 at a rice field of Omiwa Shrine in the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture.

Many tanzaku with wishes for an early recovery from a strong earthquake in 2024 are on display at a railway station in Ishikawa Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast.

An 81-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday. Police said she was apparently killed by a bear.

A Remarkable Transformation from Ancient Post Town to Thriving Tourist Destination — The Evolution and Upgrade of Tourism Development in Wusu, Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang ...

Explore 15 breathtaking nature spots across Japan, from ancient forests and volcanic valleys to serene lakes and dramatic gorges.

Tokyo Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Tokyo area.

Onagadori chickens originated in the Kōchi Prefecture of Japan. They were declared a Japanese National Natural Treasure in 1952. Known for their extremely long tails, owners selectively bred these ...

It is located near the center of Miyazaki Prefecture in Southeastern Kyushu, where the Kyushu Central Mountains and the Miyazaki Plain meet. Lucidophyllous forests within the Biosphere Reserve consist ...