The Ama divers of Japan, primarily in Toba and Shima, preserve an ancient tradition of free diving for shellfish and pearls, dating back 3000 years. A

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, the South Korean military said, in the s

Japanese and South Korean fighters escorted U.S. bombers in the first air power demonstration of the year by the three countries.

After the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 5.0 are expected in the coming days.

North Korea last fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that flew more than 680 miles from the Pyongyang area before splashing down in the Sea of Japan on Jan. 6.

Japan's weather officials say snowfall is expected to continue through Saturday along the Sea of Japan coast, where some areas have already seen twice as much snow than usual.

In the cool waters off Japan’s Ise-Shima National Park, Aiko Ohno, a seasoned ama diver, glides effortlessly through the sea. Using only goggles, fins, a weight belt, and a mesh net called sukari, she searches for urchins and turban shells. The ama ...

Authorities have warned individuals to consider vehicle safety as well as the risks of traffic disruptions, snow falling from roofs and damage to buildings.

Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to upholding the rule of law in an Asian region where China's actions are causing concerns.

The Asahi Shimbun analyzed JMA data on average sea surface temperatures for 10 sea areas near Japan taken roughly every 10 days for the past 43 years. According to the data, the average sea ...

Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and stability,”

Japan on Wednesday called for a lowering of tensions amid China's actions in the South China Sea, which includes parts of the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.