The snow corridors of Toyama offer a magical experience, with towering walls of snow transforming the landscape into a winter ...

Three bears have been culled in northern Japan's Yamagata Prefecture after the local government authorized hunting rifle use ...

Four bears were killed in Japan on Monday as the country steps up a culling campaign amid a surge in attacks. This year has ...

A MAN in his 50s has been left battered and bruised after a traumatising bear attack in Japan. The incident took place in the ...

The animation which the high school students spread the youth pattern on stage of the real town in Toyama prefecture, now on air "True tearsAlthough it is, it seems that it is not being broadcasted in ...

A trial of new puncture-proof airless tires developed by Bridgestone Corp. began Saturday, with a ceremony in the central Japan city ...

Japan’s cultural tapestry is poised to gain further global recognition with the expected addition of another batch of ...

What comes to mind when you think of Japan's most iconic cuisine? For many, the answer is likely sushi. In a 2023 survey by Norinchukin Bank targeting inbound tourists, sushi was named the “most ...

(YOMIURI SHIMBUN/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) In Toyama Bay, it is just about prime fishing season for hotaruika, otherwise known as firefly squid. Already well known for its rich flavour, which goes well with ...

Toyama Prefecture planned to privatise Toyama Airport by Apr-2026, with the tender for a private operator scheduled for Feb-2025 and the selection of a preferred negotiation rights holder in Aug-2025, ...

IMIZU, Toyama Prefecture--When Takako Kadoshima took over as manager of a Lawson convenience store here five or so years ago, she noticed a peculiar shopping practice among her customers. She became ...