Kumamoto Prefecture. The area, vacant only a year ago, now carries the hopes, dreams and economic future of not only the town but also the entire prefecture. The site will be home to a plant for ...

Kumamon celebrated 15 years as the mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan.The annual Kumamon birthday ...

Japan to deploy first long-range missiles capable of reaching North Korea and China - Land-to-ship guided missiles with range ...

Deployment likely to begin at the end of next March, according to news agency report citing Japanese government sources.

The petition was filed over safety concerns by some 1,500 residents living near the plant in Ehime Prefecture, which is operated by Shikoku Electric Power.

A statue of the main character of Japan's popular anime series "Crayon Shinchan" has been unveiled in front of children in ...

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