NEW YORK - A map of radioactive contamination across Japan from the Fukushima power plant disaster confirms high levels in eastern and northeastern areas but finds much lower levels in the western ...

Japan's highest mountain is getting Wi-Fi. The July 10 launch of Mount Fuji's free service coincides with the beginning of the mountain's climbing season and is expected to be warmly welcomed ...

Born in the mountains of Toyama and shaped by craft, time and collaboration, IWA is a new expression of sake that bridges Japan’s deep traditions with a global creative spirit.

Japan’s newest public holiday is finally here – and it’s all about celebrating the country’s ancient natural beauties. “Mountain Day” was first introduced to parliament in 2014 following lobbying from ...

With its densely packed cities and fast-paced professional world, some in Japan may have trouble finding time to appreciate the country’s boundless natural beauty. So in 2014, a new holiday was ...

TOKYO — Japanese authorities confirmed Monday that all nine people aboard a rescue helicopter that crashed in snow-covered mountains in central Japan have been pronounced dead. The Fire and Disaster ...