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In 2023, summer heat persisted across Japan well into the fall. Predictions by scientists indicate 2024 could be even worse.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and their daughter, Princess Aiko, attended the

Japan's Rail Pass isn't the money saver it used to be. But the Kyun Pass may save money for travelers headed to winter hot spots like Nagano.

In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that struck central Japans Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday, more than 110,500 households across three prefectures face continued water outages, and the death toll has risen to at least 65.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 rocks a wide area on the Sea of Japan coast, disrupting the festive mood of New Year celebrations, with a large tsunami warning issued for the central prefecture of Ishikawa.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 rocked a wide area on the Sea of Japan coast Monday, disrupting the festive mo

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 rocked a wide area on the Sea of Japan coast Monday, disrupting the festive mo

Japanese weather officials say snowfall is intensifying in areas on the Japan Sea side, with 24-hour accumulation reaching up to 70 centimeters in some places.

Much of Japan basked in summer temperatures despite the calendar showing there are only 10 days to go before Christmas.

Created in 2008, the ‘hometown tax’ provides revenue to municipalities in underpopulated regions