Rescuers in Japan's Kumamoto face extreme heat during earthquake recovery, risking heatstroke for themselves and displaced residents.
Kumamoto, Japan's mountainous region, is no stranger to frequent earthquakes, shaping its infrastructure and community resilience.
A Russian military intelligence officer, accused of using Aeroflot's Tokyo office for espionage, has fled Japan following a report.
Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi's claim of sleeping only 0-3 hours nightly sparks national debate on work-life balance.
Japan's Asiatic black bears are increasingly entering homes and raiding pantries due to climate change and rural depopulation.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China, causing evacuations and floods after claiming 17 lives in the Philippines and impacting Taiwan and Japan.
Japan's 'Little Brazil' community faces a test of loyalty as the national football teams prepare for a World Cup showdown.
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave, Shoko Kawata, faces backlash, highlighting gender discrimination.
Germany and Japan are rearming and strengthening ties 80 years after WWII, driven by global instability and security concerns.
Japan's imperial family faces a succession crisis, with lawmakers considering adopting male relatives amid calls for a female emperor.