Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were temporarily halted Friday after a fire broke out near a track in central Japan, a

OSAKA (TR) – One case in the trial of a former hospital nurse accused of raping 10 girls left at home alone over a six-year period started at the Osaka District Court last week.

Ishiba was set to hear from Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura and others about progress in the preparations for the international event.

Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.

A short metro or regional train ride from Kyoto, Osaka trades ancient temples for modern architecture, a lively atmosphere and ample nightlife. Of course, the metropolis on the island of Honshu still has plenty to offer in terms of history.

The suspects allegedly exploited foreign students' insurance cards to fraudulently claim reimbursements from local authorities.

Naomi Osaka’s second-round match at the Australian Open could not possibly have started in a worse way. All of 21 minutes in, she sailed a forehand service return well long and, just like

Amid the baseball games, art galleries and temples, Kyushu island’s largest city has a street food and nightlife culture comparable to Osaka’s.

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka retired from her Australian Open third-round match Friday with an abdominal injury after losing th

The 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova allowed Osaka to reach the third round at a major tournament for the first time since the 2022 season.

Donna Burke has the most famous voice you've never heard of. The Australian expat first moved to Japan in the 1990s, hoping to make it as a singer. Now, she's the voice of the Tokaido Shinkansen, commonly known as the bullet train,

Four-time Major champion Naomi Osaka will face Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic in the third round of the Australian Open 2025 on Friday (January 17).