The fire, which began Saturday, has spread over 135 hectares, resulting in the closure of several roads and an evacuation ...

A forest fire broke out in Nanyo, Yamagata on Saturday, May 4 and continued to spread on the 6th. Approximately 95 hectares ...

NISHIKAWA, Yamagata -- Skiers and snowboarders from inside and outside of north Japan's Yamagata Prefecture are flocking to ...

YAMAGATA—Cheers erupted just after 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the city government’s office, where Yamagata Mayor Takahiro Sato was hosting a gathering of ramen shop operators. They promptly ...

Pasco Shikishima Corp., a renowned bread manufacturer based in Japan, took a proactive step on Wednesday by initiating a ...

TOKYO: More than 400 residents in northern Japan were urged to evacuate today over fears a forest fire that has been blazing ...

TOKYO: More than 400 residents in northern Japan were urged to evacuate on Sunday over fears that a forest fire that has been ...

Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its food, some unique to late autumn and certain localities. Our gourmet cyclist explores ...

YAMAGATA--White stripes not only give grazing black-haired beef cattle a fashionable “zebra look,” but they also keep away biting insects, significantly reducing their stress levels and ...

Wednesday voluntarily recalled about 104,000 packets from its Chojuku bread brand after mouse body parts were found in two packages made in the same production line, said the company. The recall ...

Kai Sotto sat out Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 87-79 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders at Yokohama Buntai. They finish the season ...

Aritomo Yamagata is one of the character allies you can meet and establish a bond with in Rise of the Ronin. A member of the anti-shogunate expulsionists under Master Shoin, Aritomo is a devotee ...