TOKYO -- An engine fire broke out on a Korean Air jet about to take off from a Tokyo airport Friday, forcing the evacuation of the plane and dramatic scenes of firefighters extinguishing the blaze.

Mochi is a popular food in Japan, especially during the New Year's holiday. Tokyo Fire Department officials advise cutting mochi into small pieces and chewing thoroughly before swallowing. While ...

Most people picture sushi, ramen, or tempura when they think about Japanese food. And honestly, that makes sense - those are the dishes that traveled the world, landed on menus everywhere, and became ...

TOKYO (AP) — More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation's average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, ...

Many people dream about leaving the place where they were born or currently live and pursuing a life abroad. Usually, such dreams involve not some random country, but one that seemingly calls to a ...

Tokyo’s combination of business and research opportunities, along with high standard of living, blooming cultural scene, and safety make it a popular city for highly skilled talent from around the ...

The documentary screening at Tokyo Film Festival takes a deeply human look at the lives of the indigenous Ainu people of Japan's Hokkaido. By Gavin J Blair As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its ...