Scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, the islands of the Geiyo archipelago allow travelers to experience a quieter side of Japan. Best known for the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, the area is rich with cultural attractions,

Japan will release oil from its strategic reserves on its own, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as the nation grapples with the fallout of the war in the Middle East.

By Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan will release about 80 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves, equivalent to 45 days of supply, to mitigate global disruptions caused by the Middle East war,

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

Japan will release 80 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves as the nation and other major energy importers grapple with the fallout of the war in the Middle East.

A new investigation by animal rights advocates shows horses being flown for slaughter in Japan continue to suffer injuries, illness and even death, reigniting the call for Canada to ban the shipments.

Japan started deploying its first batch of domestically-developed long-range missile, with their launchers arriving at a southwestern Japanese army camp Monday as the country accelerates its strike-ba

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale inflation cooled for a third month in February as government fuel subsidies blunted rising commodity costs, but analysts warn the respite may be brief,