A record 740 earthquakes have been recorded off the coast of the Tokara island chain in southwest Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture in the last 10 ...

Much of Japan was gripped by sweltering heat on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius or higher especially in western parts of the country.

Saturday mornings have this remarkable ability to inspire the kind of cooking that connects you to the deepest tradition ...

T he Tanabata Festival is a celebration aimed at fostering the development of learning, culture, arts, and ushering in good fortune. It draws inspiration from a poem penned by Sugawara Michizane, who ...

This is the fifth and last installment in a series of articles taking an in-depth look at industries with growth potential in ...

The sea off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture was hit with 336 earthquakes measuring at least a 1 on the Japanese ...

IFC Fukuoka manager Wei Delin, 42, is originally from Dalian, China, and studied in Fukuoka. He said, "I also felt anxious back then, and having someone to talk to in my native language was crucial.

Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Pref. – Bereaved family members and government officials attended a memorial in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Sunday, just under five years since torrential rain left 67 ...

TOKYO -- "Instagrammable" South Korean-style photo-only weddings are gaining popularity in Japan amid the trend of young ...

Wow! What a day—it’s been six long years since our last Fukuoka Canada Day Party, but we’re thrilled to be back, and it was better than ever. Under bright blue skies, a sold-out crowd of just under ...

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