According to the indictment and other documents, Nishimatsu allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, 19-year-old Karen Watanabe, a ...

The global popularity of blades forged in the western Japan city of Sakai is on the rise, with foreign tourists helping to ...

A 49-year-old woman died and her 48-year-old husband is in a critical condition after he apparently stabbed her at their home in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on Thursday. Police said a ...

Cherry blossoms brightly light up the streets of Japan every spring. While it's a delight to see the flowers while walking around popular spots in Japan, why not enjoy cherry blossoms in a more ...

Japan is not a country where beauty is overlooked. Many know to visit Tokyo and Osaka for high-rise city ventures. But, much like fossils and treasure, ...

After a random knife assault at a bus stop in front of JR Nagano station on January 22 left one person dead and two injured, Nikkan Gendai (Jan 25) raised the issue of how incidents of this nature ...

Sakai, a port city south of Osaka, is also the capital of traditional cutlery ... He also spoke about the process of manufacturing (forging) the premium knives from Sakai, which are used by 90% of ...

Cherry blossoms blooming around Osaka Castle. Osaka has a delightful mix of cherry blossom viewing locations that offer a representative slice of midwestern Japan with historical sites, modern ...

To get there, take the Tokaido-Sanyo line special rapid from Osaka station towards Tsuruga station. Hop off at any of the snowy stops and trek around the quiet countryside for a bit, or take the train ...

It has been a long and challenging road for Naomi Osaka to regain her title-winning form. The four-time Grand Slam champion battled injuries before missing most of the 2023 WTA season after giving ...

Members of the media viewed the Japanese government pavilion ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, for the first time on Sunday. The EXPO is scheduled to run for six months ...