Three banks based in central Japan are teaming up to combat the enduring challenge of a dwindling population that’s threatening their long-term viability.

Someiyoshino cherry trees, the most common variety, officially blossomed in Shizuoka, according to an announcement by the ...

Japan’s regional bank shares jumped on optimism for industry consolidation, with one lender looking at buying a stake in a ...

Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record ...

Iwao Hakamata, Japan’s longest-serving death row inmate, wins historic compensation for enduring 'extremely severe' mental ...

The sight of anteaters — known for their climbing prowess — navigating a blossoming Kawazu cherry tree without falling, ...

A court decided Monday to award a man wrongfully convicted of murder around ¥217 million in compensation. The Shizuoka ...

Japan has outlined a response plan for a potential major disaster if Mount Fuji erupts, despite no current signs of volcanic ...

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year to climb the iconic mountain will be shelling out a bit more money.

A Japanese court has decided to pay some 217 million yen, or more than 1.44 million dollars, in compensation to a man who had ...

Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.

An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.