Learn about Sakamoto Ryoma, including his life, legacy and real-life locations connected to his role in modern Japan.

Struck by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and a subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011, the Fukushima nuclear plant experienced core ...

In recent years, a major ocean current changed its path in two crucial ways. Now parts of the sea are rising, other parts are falling, ocean temperatures are breaking records — and Japan’s iconic ...

Japanese government coffers have received a record 129.1 billion yen from the assets of deceased people without heirs in fiscal 2024. That's about 828 million dollars. The amount is the highest since ...

NHK has learned that the Japanese government and ruling coalition are considering slashing the threshold for imposing a tax surcharge on the country's highest earners. An additional tax took effect ...

A new Japanese law is going into effect that could loosen the dominance of tech giants over smartphone services. It aims to bring users greater choice for app stores and more. Starting December 18, ...

The two Japanese Nobel Prize winners for 2025 have spoken about their achievements at a ceremony hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Sweden ahead of Wednesday's award ceremony. Sakaguchi Shimon, a ...

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible ...

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has repeated the country's claim over the radar targeting issue with Japan. Guo Jiakun spoke at a news conference on Tuesday. The previous day, he said that ...

TOKYO -- A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities ...

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and triggering small tsunami waves along the Pacific coast. Authorities warned of aftershocks and a ...

A ferry operator in western Japan says it is suspending passenger services between Japan and China for the time being at the request from the Chinese side of operations. Japan-China International ...