On Tuesday, the players of Italian water-polo powerhouse Pro Recco walked across the Shibuya crossing barefoot in their swimsuits and caps.

Yona-ki cafes, or “nighttime crying cafes,” give parents a place to bring their babies, take a break and talk with others.

Tokyo could soon see robotaxis operating on its streets. Three companies are working together to launch fully driverless Level 4 taxis.

Over 30 years after joining Japan’s tentative list, the Lake Biwa landmark is poised for international recognition.

In this week's news, NHK sues a Shiga hotel over unpaid fees, while Mercari removes Chiikawa prize listings after a Kura ...

Mount Fuji’s 2026 climbing season is over, and entering its closed official trails can carry penalties of up to six months in prison or a ¥300,000 fine. The closure follows a deadly final week in ...

Tokyu is opening "Shibuya Snack Yokocho," four trailer-house snack bars near Hikarie — while real postwar drinking alleys fight to survive redevelopment.

What if the key to winning ¥2.22 million was simply falling asleep? That is the premise behind “Mattrace by Koala." ...

Radiohead returns to Japan in June 2027 for a five-night residency at Saitama's GMO Arena — the band's first headline show since 2008.

Nagoya was left partially underwater by severe flash flooding after 104.5 millimeters of rainfall in a single hour on Tuesday ...

JR East is testing autonomous trash can robots in Shinjuku Station — the world's busiest — through November 20.