From snowshoeing across frozen lakes in Hokkaido and cycling through subtropical Kyushu to “leaf peeping” your way through ...

Nara City Hall is facing an unusual situation, where early voting for the July 20 House of Councillors election has led to ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for July 18 to test your news knowledge.

From paintings of wide-eyed characters to quirky drawings, this blockbuster show of Yoshitomo Nara is a fulfilling offering.

Thousands of fans in Japan have bid an emotional farewell to four giant pandas. The pandas, a mother and her three daughters, ...

Leaders of the Kingsport Downtown Association are working on making Kingsport a more beautiful place.The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Developm ...

Multnomah County will keep its flagship library shuttered to the public a while longer following a shooting Tuesday that left one man dead in downtown Portland just outside the building.

Visiting Japan in July is an unforgettable experience. Summer is in full swing, with vibrant festivals, seasonal treats, and scenic landscapes at their peak. This guide will walk you through what ...

After the third shooting on Myrtle Beach’s popular Ocean Boulevard tourist strip in recent months, tourists, locals and businesses have mixed feelings about their safety.

Local News Preparing for Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis Tens of thousands of people from across central Indiana are expected to gather at the event to enjoy free live music and a 20-minute ...

Thunder fans fill downtown OKC for parade to celebrate historic NBA Championship Fans, young and old, lined the two-mile parade route decked out in Thunder gear, waving signs, cheering, and taking ...

Nara Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Nara area.