Japan is famously known for its hot springs, or onsen, which provide a peaceful retreat from the city chaos. While famous ...

Police in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his ex-girlfriend’s 7-year-old son. Police said Tomofumi Kawamura, a company employee, is accused ...

On April 13, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba visited Hyogo Prefecture.

Summer heat in the 2060s to 2080s will hit levels where school club activities involving intense exercise should be canceled ...

Japan’s largest yakuza gang, declared an end to a decade-long feud amid dwindling membership and tougher policing.

Japan’s largest yakuza organised crime body submitted a written pledge to authorities to end its wars with splinter groups, ...

Japan's largest yakuza organised crime body has submitted a written pledge to authorities to end its wars with splinter ...

Teruaki Sato homered twice and drove in six runs, leading the Hanshin Tigers to an 8-1 rout of the Hiroshima Carp on Sun ...

Airlines have begun operating international charter flights at Kobe Airport in the western Japanese prefecture of Hyogo. The airport, which was opened in 2006, previously handled only domestic flights ...

The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which opened April 13, offers a variety of foods, including dishes featuring Kobe beef. A ...