The petition was filed over safety concerns by some 1,500 residents living near the plant in Ehime Prefecture, which is operated by Shikoku Electric Power.

Deployment likely to begin at the end of next March, according to news agency report citing Japanese government sources.

A low-pressure system is expected to bring rough weather including strong winds, rain and snow in eastern and northern Japan ...

Kumamon celebrated 15 years as the mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan.The annual Kumamon birthday ...

Japan to deploy first long-range missiles capable of reaching North Korea and China - Land-to-ship guided missiles with range ...

A statue of the main character of Japan's popular anime series "Crayon Shinchan" has been unveiled in front of children in ...

Japan on Tuesday marked 14 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country's northeast and triggered a ...

Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern ...

Mostly cloudy with a high of 68 °F (20 °C) and a 56% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 9 mph (6.4 to 14.5 kph). Night - Scattered showers with a 55% chance of precipitation. Winds ...

KUMAMOTO, Japan -- Efforts are underway to ensure water safety in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, home to a burgeoning chip hub centering on new and planned Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ...