As the April 13 launch of the World Expo in Osaka approaches, new hotels are opening and renovations are in their final ...

We all know that Japan is the land of vending machines, with automated retail terminals selling everything from hot sauce to ...

The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet plunged to 27.6 percent, the lowest since he took ...

Naomi Osaka has claimed she is “better” than she was back in 2021 after returning to the fourth round of the Miami Open.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 21, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.

The cruise industry is undergoing a revolution: new exotic destinations, advanced technologies, and personalized experiences ...

It was third time unlucky for No. 4 maegashira Takayasu. For the third time in his career, Takayasu had a chance to win a ...

Ozeki Onosato clinched his third career Emperor's Cup with a championship-deciding playoff victory over rank-and-file ...

Senior officials from Japan and China have met to advance discussions on economic matters and other fields. Tokyo aims to ...

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for August delivery finished 6.5 yen, or 1.9%, higher at 349.5 yen per kg. The ...

Many Americans are traveling abroad to make the most of their money while on vacation. According to Expedia's Spring Travel Outlook, there has been a surge in international flight searches, ...

An Assassin's Creed Shadows fan heads to Japan to compare in-game locations with their real-life inspirations.