Pyromancer took the lead in the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby with a pace-stalking victory Dec. 17 in the second leg of the series, the Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun at Kawasaki Racecourse. The Pyro colt ...

Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album by playing it on tour in 2026. They’ve announced shows in the US, Europe, and the UK in May, with ...

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggered 10 ft high tsunami warnings for across the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, the country's meteorological agency said. That tsunami warning has since been ...

Beware the bears: that's the grizzly warning from the U.S. Embassy to Americans living in Japan, after a record spate of attacks in recent months. “Bear sightings and attacks have increased in parts ...

Take home a little luck—and a reason to return. Jessica Kozuka is a Japan-based freelance writer with nearly 20 years of experience. Her work has appeared in publications such as Wine Spectator, ...

The president arrived in Japan on the second stop of a diplomatic tour, with trade at the top of his policy agenda. Coverage on this live blog has ended. Please click here for the latest updates.

Kantaro writes about the burgeoning space industry and a wide range of breaking news stories in Japan. A Tokyo native, he was the recipient of the Overseas Press Club Foundation 2020 Scholar Award.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ryan Cole (center) with friends carrying a Mikoshi — a portable shrine — during a festival in Yorii, Japan.Courtesy of Ryan Cole ...

In 2024, Lexi Smith, 24, was working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, when she decided she was ready for a change of scenery. Smith began exploring the possibility of teaching English abroad and ...

While working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, Lexi Smith, 24, found herself dreaming of seeing more of the world and living a simpler life. "I wasn't quite loving the school system from having an ...

Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record high as the country continues to maintain the world’s longest life expectancy – a milestone officials credit to healthy lifestyles and fewer fatal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Olivia Rodrigo announces her first live album, Live From ...