YAWATA, Kyoto Prefecture--Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine here is a government-designated national treasure, but it is also home to a relatively unknown monument dedicated to Thomas Edison (1847-1931).

Japan is staring down a demographic cliff. The population has shrunk for 15 straight years, with births hitting a record low of 730,000 last year and deaths a record high of 1.58 million.

The Miyawaki Forest Technique, invented by Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s, is the inspiration for micro-forests worldwide. These diverse ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) viewed during sea-trials off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: U.S. Marine ...

This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy ...

As 2024 nears its end and we look back on the year in entertainment, it was clearly one when Japan-related works loomed large on the global market. It is a diverse group of works. Some were made ...

Earl Thomas hasn’t suited up in the NFL since 2019 but the hits keep coming. The former “Legion of Boom” Seahawks defensive back was allegedly defrauded of nearly $3 million worth of money ...

Isiah Thomas made a stunning revelation about his health. The Hall of Famer — and former Knicks coach and GM — said he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy while telling a story about legendary ...

Hall of Famer and former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas has Bell's palsy, he said during an appearance on former ESPN analyst and Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson's podcast on Thursday.

Former NBA point guard Isiah Thomas is regarded as one of the best of all time. He won two NBA titles with the Detroit Pistons and was the face of the 'Bad Boy' Detroit teams. Recently ...

Detroit — Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy. He made his illness known during a guest appearance on Come And Talk 2 Me — a ...