The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 4. In contrast to flashy celebrations led by U.S. President Donald Trump, there seems to be little national atmosphere to ...

Another unbelievable case of fraud by Chubu Electric Power Co., which is aiming to resume operation of a nuclear power plant, has come to light. The company must change its corporate culture and ...

Linear precipitation bands, which cause heavy rainfall in a short period time, are likely to develop in Oita and Kumamoto ...

With normal Diet proceedings stalled by the ruling and opposition camps’ failure to reach a compromise on bills to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives and realize the concept of ...

The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.

The U.S. Embassy in Japan held a party to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on Friday night in Odaiba, Tokyo, where the Rainbow Bridge was lit up in red, white and ...

A pilot project for a “decentralized water supply system” is underway in the Horyu area of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, where restoration of the municipal water supply that was disrupted by the Noto ...

Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde’s narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks’ World Cup dream run came to a ...

Large kiriko lantern floats are rotated around giant flaming torches as the Abare Matsuri festival gets underway in the Ushitsu district of Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Friday night. Kicking off the ...

If the yen weakens or long-term interest rates rise excessively, the foundation for stable economic growth will be undermined. The government and the Bank of Japan must strive to implement fiscal and ...

Cormorant fishing, a summer tradition, has begun on the Nishiki River near the Kintaikyo bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The season runs until Sept. 10, and sightseeing boats will be ...

Chocolate made from cacao grown in Taki, Mie Prefecture, and crafted by a renowned pastry chef was unveiled in the town on June 24. The product, billed as “homegrown Japanese chocolate,” is expected ...