In Uganda, over a quarter of the population has no access to safe drinking water. A Japanese woman is working with rural communities and local engineers to tackle this vital issue.

European countries have expressed concern over increasing US military pressure on Venezuela. Our site uses cookies and other ...

Mt. Adatara in Fukushima Prefecture, celebrated as one of Japan's "100 famous mountains," is glowing with autumn color. From ...

South Korean media say 21 people were injured when a truck crashed into a market in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul.

The bite-sized persimmons of Sado City in Niigata Prefecture reached their peak in early October. The fruit, born a mutation ...

In Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, shipments of cyclamen — popular as Christmas and year-end gifts — are now at their ...

In Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, graceful swans have begun returning to one of Japan's most famous wintering grounds. The ...

Olive harvest season is in full swing in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. On a 10-hectare orchard with about 2,000 trees comprising five varieties, workers have been picking fruit since early ...

Autumn leaves are at their peak along the shores of Lake Kussharo in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido. The small peninsula on the lake's southern side is known for its pristine nature and stunning colors this ...

Tanzan Shrine in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, has been holding special visits on the night of the full moon in September and October for three years in order to let people feel the mysterious ...

In Mihonoseki Town, Matsue City — once a bustling port — an event was held to celebrate the long autumn nights with lanterns. The 40 lanterns, painted with local folk tales and songs, lined the eaves ...

In Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, farmer Ueno Seiji has resumed harvesting shiitake mushrooms at his agricultural house. The facility was damaged in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and shipments were ...