Shuri Castle was home to a subterranean command center during the Battle of Okinawa where the decision of its commander cost ...

A dangerous heat wave has descended on New York City. NHK World's Sato Maria heads out to see what New Yorkers think about the steamy weather. She visits Washington Square Park and a popular cafe in ...

The Setouchi Triennale art festival takes place on some of the islands in the area. Awashima is one of them. The locals take great pride in helping to create and maintain the treasures featured in the ...

Modern social hermits, or "hikikomori," are a growing phenomenon in South Korea. A recent government survey found 5 percent ...

The popular Japanese band TOKIO has announced it is breaking up. This comes after one of the members Kokubun Taichi violated ...

Japan's transport ministry has revoked Japan Post's permit to operate about 2,500 delivery vehicles over the company's failure to properly conduct mandatory roll calls for its delivery personnel.

Weather authorities in Japan are urging caution against dangers including landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swollen ...

NHK has learned that a newly-discovered video showing Nagasaki's Urakami Cathedral before its destruction by an atomic bomb ...

Japanese broadcasting giant Fuji Media Holdings has held its annual shareholders' meeting. The company was embroiled in a ...

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, with no reports of major attacks or damage so far.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reiterated his cautious stance on rushing to cut interest rates. He cited the need ...

Embattled Japanese broadcasting giant Fuji Media Holdings is conducting its annual shareholders' meeting. The company is ...