Shizuoka prefectural police have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of killing his wife who was in her 60s. According to police reports, Katsuyuki Furudate, a resident of Tokyo’s Adachi Ward, ...

A museum featuring the Japanese manga "Kinnikuman" (lit. Muscle Man), where visitors can enjoy the world of the popular ...

SHIZUOKA—Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu evoked the final words of a 16th-century Catholic believer who died a violent death as he fell on the sword himself on April 10. Kawakatsu submitted ...

Train stations and airports were bustling with travelers returning from trips Monday, the last day of Japan's Golden Week ...

Playoff-bound Brave Lupus Tokyo wrapped up the Japan Rugby League One regular season with a resounding 59-20 victory over ...

SHIZUOKA--The president of Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) and the prefectural governor met on Sept. 13 but failed to resolve an impasse that is delaying construction work on the maglev Chuo ...

Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu plans to submit his resignation as early as Wednesday following his latest gaffe, informed sources said Monday. Kawakatsu, 75, is under fire for a remark viewed as ...

A brand new helicopter and hiking tour has launched in Shizuoka, exploring Japan’s captivating Southern Alps. Offering ...

An adaptation of the Afro’s namesake manga series, Laid-Back Camp tells the story of a group of friends who share the love of camping. The anime premiered in the US on January 4, 2018, with Season 3 ...

But though it’s part of Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu is separated from many of the prefecture’s major cities by Suruga Bay, so getting there can be time-consuming. For example, traveling from Shizuoka ...

Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu submitted a letter of resignation Wednesday after facing backlash over remarks criticized as being discriminatory against certain professions. “It would be in the ...