Where To Stay In Sapporo

The Japanese island of Hokkaido is known as a world-famous winter sports venue. Here's where to stay in Sapporo for a fabulous trip. ( read original story ...)

Scandal and poor starts have sumo in a rut in Osaka

With a reputation for producing surprise champions and upset victories, the Osaka sumo tournament has long been known as the "areru haru basho" or "stormy spring meet." This year, however, rather than ... ( read original story ...)

Man arrested for attempted bank robbery in Tokyo

Police in Tokyo have arrested a 57-year-old man on on suspicion of attempting to rob a bank. The incident occurred at a round 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Mizuho Bank branch near JR Kameido Station in ... ( read original story ...)