Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Iwate Prefecture
Volunteer firefighter Ryota Haga is working to contain a wildfire raging for a sixth day that is threatening his community 15 years after it was devastated by a tsunami.
Shimane farming districts face onslaught from rising monkey population
Japanese macaques have become used to humans, stealing persimmons and daikons even with people standing nearby.
Data-center builders eyeing AI gold rush waiting years for U.K. grid connections
High demand has pushed out wait times to between 12 and 15 years, driving up prices for land with power generation or an existing high-power grid connection.
Nomura stock hit after research affiliate writedown, Europe loss
The results overshadowed a second straight year of record earnings for Japan’s biggest brokerage.
The American chef reconnecting with Japan through a Kyoto restaurant
Kyle Connaughton reflects on a career shaped by “kaiseki,” California farming and a lifelong pull toward the country that inspired him.
After waiting years for justice, Purdue opioid victims are defeated — by paperwork
Purdue’s long, grinding bankruptcy wound up creating daunting hurdles for many trying to qualify for the company’s compensation.
‘Lost Land’: A Rohingya odyssey viewed with startling immediacy
Shot with nonprofessional Rohingya actors, Akio Fujimoto’s film follows two siblings through a perilous journey, where survival depends as much on strangers as on luck.
Gunman sought to kill Trump and Cabinet members at gala dinner
After exchanging gunfire with Secret Service agents, the suspect was detained at the scene on Saturday and was being questioned before he is set to appear in court Monday.
Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
Inspired by early encounters with Japanese culture, Tokyo-based translator Simona Stanzani and illustrator Luca Tieri have put creative dialogue at the forefront of their careers.
Magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Hokkaido
While no tsunami alert was issued, the quake comes less than a week after Japan issued a special advisory warning of the increased risk of a megaquake.