The Yomiuri ShimbunPeople walk cautiously as snow falls in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Friday. The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] Municipalities brace for heavy snow, work to protect voter ...

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.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned Saturday that heavy snow, lightning and strong wind are forecast through Sunday, centered on northern and western areas facing the Sea of Japan.

Kofun ancient burial mounds and haniwa clay figures, which were ornaments arranged on and around these tombs, are gaining popularity among young people smitten by goods cutely depicting their ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory,” and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to ...

In northwestern Vietnam, agricultural biologist Tran Le is known as the “cherry blossom doctor.” He has researched and cultivated Japanese cherry blossom trees, starting with just 10 cherry seeds he ...

Public interest is intensifying in the upcoming national review of Supreme Court justices, scheduled for Sunday alongside the House of Representatives election, to determine if the justices are fit to ...

JR Yamanote Line resumed its services on both the inner and outer loops at around 8:55 p.m. on Friday after its suspension due to an accident on Saikyo Line, according to a JR East announcement.

JR Yamanote Line suspended its services on both the inner and outer loops as of 8 p.m. on Friday due to an accident on Saikyo Line, according to a JR East announcement.

The spread of disinformation and misinformation regarding the upcoming House of Representatives election continues unabated on social media.

The high public approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet has given a significant and potentially decisive boost to many Liberal Democratic Party candidates running in single-seat ...

There have been a series of train service suspensions due to power supply and other problems. If railway operators take a long time to resume services, it can result in major disruptions. They should ...