Many Japanese residents were astonished to witness a bright fireball streak across the sky, but experts say it was a natural phenomenon.

A Vietnamese man was attacked and robbed of a bag containing one million yen near Nippori Station in Tokyo by two suspected foreigners.

The Japanese telecom giant announced it will purchase shares of the American chipmaker at $23 per share.

The US Treasury Department reported that foreign investors held a record $9.13 trillion in treasury bonds in June.

A 38-year-old office worker in Osaka is providing sperm donations to single and lesbian women, raising ethical and legal questions.

Dozens of bear attacks across Japan between April and July have raised concerns about the growing conflict between humans and bears.

A Kyoto hospital's failure to follow up on a suspected kidney cancer case for 4 years cost a man a chance at early treatment.

Despite owning a Tokyo apartment building, Nachiko Tanaka and her daughter live amidst piles of garbage.

Japanese boxing officials will implement stricter safety measures after two boxers died following bouts at the same event.

A pleasure boat sank after colliding with a sand carrier off the coast of Oita prefecture. One person was rescued unconscious, while others remain missing.

Two Vietnamese men were honored by local authorities after rescuing two young children swept away by a strong current at a beach in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

Japanese companies have requested assistance in resolving obstacles hindering major projects, including the Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway, the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line, and the transition to green vehicles.

Complete undressing in public baths, maintaining silence on public transport, and minimizing physical contact are customs visitors to Japan should respect and observe.

Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari died on 8/8 from a brain injury sustained in a match 6 days earlier.