As New Year's Eve approaches, one of Japan's most cherished traditions is set to unfold: the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen. Scheduled to air from 7:20 PM to 11:45 PM on December 31st, this iconic music ...

The NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen is not merely a music show; it is a cultural phenomenon that showcases Japan's top talents. This year’s event began with a special stage that included a star-studded cast led ...

A massive crash involving 67 vehicles in snowy weather killed two people and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on ...

He said a call was received at about 4.30 pm (0730 GMT) from a nearby rubber factory saying "five or six people were stabbed by someone" and that a "spray-like liquid" had also been used.

At least 14 injured in stabbing and liquid spray attack in Japan factory, suspect arrested ...

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi ...

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From drag shows in Shinjuku Ni-chome to hotel parties and techno raves, here’s how to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo.

The governor of Niigata has formally given local consent to put two reactors at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in the north-central prefecture back online, clearing a last hurdle toward ...