Why did WWII bomb suddenly explode 80 years after falling?
Set to detonate about an hour to a week after impact, a bomb dropped in the later stages of World War II didn't explode for ...
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Odensha party tram in Aichi now caters to non-drinkers
TOYOHASHI, Aichi Prefecture--It really is a one-of-a-kind opportunity: Tucking into “oden” hotpot aboard a moving tram. The ...
Couche-Tard to stay ‘friendly’ in continued push to buy Seven & i
MONTREAL—The Canadian suitor of Seven & i Holdings Co., parent of convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan Co., has ruled out the possibility of a hostile takeover.
Kishida bombing suspect insulted in manipulative interrogation
WAKAYAMA—Details have emerged from a prosecutor’s harsh interrogation of the suspect in the bombing attack against former ...
Hyogo assembly members gear up for round 2 with Governor Saito
KOBE--Hyogo prefectural assembly members said they will cooperate with re-elected Governor Motohiko Saito but continue to ...
Kiyomizudera temple lights up stunning autumn nights in Kyoto
KYOTO--Kiyomizudera temple here, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has kicked off its special autumn nighttime viewing, ...
Saito leverages social media to reclaim Hyogo governor’s post
On Sept. 30, Saito stood alone in front of JR Suma Station in Kobe, bowing in apology to commuters. That day, he lost his ...