The Ama divers of Japan, primarily in Toba and Shima, preserve an ancient tradition of free diving for shellfish and pearls, dating back 3000 years. A

Japanese and South Korean fighters escorted U.S. bombers in the first air power demonstration of the year by the three countries.

After the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 5.0 are expected in the coming days.

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, the South Korean military said, in the s

North Korea last fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that flew more than 680 miles from the Pyongyang area before splashing down in the Sea of Japan on Jan. 6.

Japan's weather officials say snowfall is expected to continue through Saturday along the Sea of Japan coast, where some areas have already seen twice as much snow than usual.

In the cool waters off Japan’s Ise-Shima National Park, Aiko Ohno, a seasoned ama diver, glides effortlessly through the sea. Using only goggles, fins, a weight belt, and a mesh net called sukari, she searches for urchins and turban shells. The ama ...

Authorities have warned individuals to consider vehicle safety as well as the risks of traffic disruptions, snow falling from roofs and damage to buildings.

Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to upholding the rule of law in an Asian region where China’s actions are caus

Japan's weather agency and land ministry on Wednesday warned of heavy snowfall in regions along the Sea of Japan coast on the country's main island of Honshu and urged residents to avoid nonessential outings due to potential disruptions to road and rail traffic.

Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and stability,”

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.