The Shinkansen — Japanese for “new line” — made its impressive debut in October 1964, a few days before the Tokyo Olympics.

A man convicted of murder for killing and dismembering nine people in his apartment near Tokyo was executed Friday, Japan's Justice Ministry said.

Australian coffee brand Single O opened a cafe in Tokyo. The batch-brew taps can caffeinate more than 2000 people an hour, and there’s a seasonal coffee blend inspired by a fireworks festival that has ...

Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter killer,” was was executed on Friday, at the Tokyo Detention House in secrecy with ...

In the cerebral cortex, numerous neurons exchange information through junctions known as synapses. The strength of each ...

SHIRAHAMA, Japan (AP) — Thousands of fans bid a teary farewell Friday to a family of four giant pandas at a zoo in Japan’s ...

The chilling mass murder case had gripped the nation for years and raised concerns over the use of social media.

An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as ...

Downtown Houston has a new destination inspired by the listening lounges in Tokyo. HiFi at the Finn food hall, 712 Main St., ...

Kara Lawson guided the U.S. to a 3-on-3 Olympic gold medal and could have the chance to lead Team USA’s 5-on-5 squad at the ...