A model-petting zoo featuring realistic animal models has been set up at a school for students with limited vision in this ...

The Gyoda Municipal Government in eastern Japan's Saitama Prefecture is launching its first-ever rooftop tours to provide ...

A spate of cat killings has stirred uncomfortable memories in Saitama, near Tokyo, which in recent years jailed a cat killer who tortured several animals and posted videos of his actions online.

The charming characters along with their diverse cast of companions from the series have captivated Japanese audiences for ...

SAITAMA--Saitama Prefecture became the first in Japan to pass an ordinance that defines leaving children alone at home, even for short periods, as abuse.

TODA, Saitama Prefecture—A Japanese exam for second-year students at a junior high school here was interrupted by screams coming from outside the classroom.

A former fan favorite for the New York Mets has started the next chapter of his professional career for Nippon Professional ...

TOKYO (AP) — Tornadoes tore through eastern Japan on Monday, injuring dozens of people, at least one seriously, and destroying some buildings. Police in Saitama prefecture, near Tokyo, said 63 ...

The Japanese city of Saitama, located north of Tokyo, will host a contemporary art triennial for the first time in 2016, curated by Takashi Serizawa.