Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...

Erik Buhrow dreams of retiring in Japan. Until then, he'll rent out the akiya, or abandoned home, to other Americans who want ...

In the 24 hours through Thursday morning, up to 70 centimeters of snow is expected in Niigata Prefecture, the Hokuriku and Tohoku regions and Gifu Prefecture; 50 centimeters in the Chugoku region ...

People in a community in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan, braved the cold on Tuesday night to join in a New Year ritual ...

Heavy snowstorms continue in areas along the Sea of Japan. Although their intensity is somewhat decreasing, meteorologists ...

There members of a family died after a fire destroyed their home in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, early Sunday. A passerby called 119 at around 12:10 a.m. and said flames were coming from a house, ...

Rain with a high of 44 °F (6.7 °C) and a 80% chance of precipitation. Winds from WNW to NW at 13 to 17 mph (20.9 to 27.4 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 25% chance of precipitation. Winds variable ...

More than 5,400 people died in Japan over the past 30 years due to severe stress and exhaustion caused by evacuation ...

NIAFF aims to connect the world and Japan, as well as animation filmmakers and fans. Within just two years after its inauguration, NIAFF already achieved a firm track record. The third edition of the ...