The Yama-Ichi War was one of the most violent Yakuza conflicts in history, as two factions fought for dominance in Japan’s underworld. Trump Expels Hundreds Under Enemies Act as Court Rebukes ...

All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time ...

In cities and towns throughout Japan, float festivals are held annually to pray to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters. The Yama, Hoko and Yatai float festivals, considered the ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 45 °F (7.2 °C) and a 74% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight ...

The three-story building is planned to sit around the northern edge of an area known as Kami no Yama, where “konara” jolcham oak and “kunugi” sawtooth oak trees grow. According to the book ...

Ashraf isn't the only one pleading for assistance. Yama (also a pseudonym) used to study in Japan but has returned to Afghanistan. He is asking the Japanese government to help get his family out.