KATSUURA, Chiba Prefecture—The Katsuura ... dolls donated from across Japan. The dolls will be on display at various sites throughout the port city of Katsuura until the Hina Matsuri (Doll ...

New ideas and strategies are looking at streets. Architect Chiba Manabu rediscovers the charm of Tokyo's city streets and explores new designs for transport infrastructure and urban living.

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

A demolition site near JR Chiba Station turned into a scene of chaos Thursday morning when a ceiling collapsed, sending rubble crashing down and trapping three workers, according to media reports.