MEIWA, Gunma Prefecture--When Costco Wholesale opened its warehouse in a rural Japanese town not far from Tokyo last year offering hundreds of jobs at eye-popping pay, a nearby noodle shop chain ...

Discover Kofu, Japan’s smallest town, where every day feels like a close-knit community gathering. In this video, we talk to locals, explore the new town hall, and even get a look at traditional ...

These Pokemon -themed manhole covers can be found across the entire country, from big cities to rural areas, depicting many ...

The nearby Itsukushima Shrineon Miyajima Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Japan's enduring beauty. 12. Sendai (1.06 million) The largest city in the Tohoku region, with a ...

David Wei had to carry his nephew on his back for 3km (1.9 miles) after the younger man suffered a heart attack, staggering down a road under repair in rural China, while an ambulance took 90 ...

The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an alleged thief. The department posted photos of the man on Facebook on Friday, Jan. 30 from the Greenville Rural King.

Grabeel, one of America’s great unsung heroes, is buried in Pennington Gap, VA, next to her parents. “Aunt Gene” held a special place in the hearts of her family members, and perhaps one day, in the ...

Nearly nine million homes remain abandoned, even in Tokyo, where officials on bikes keep an eye on empty buildings so they ...

Though they have fallen out of fashion in recent years, rural golf links may soon be back in vogue in Japan. But not because ... Pacifico Energy organized around 10 town hall style briefings ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...