Another sinkhole has since opened up nearby, and residents within a 650-foot radius had been evacuated, a spokesman said.

Rescue under way after sinkhole opens on busy Japan street A sinkhole the size of a swimming pool opened up on a busy street in Japan, swallowing a truck and trapping the driver.

“Umami” refers to a savoury taste that adds depth and richness to food. In Japan, whether at street food stalls or in fine restaurants, the umami flavour is always present. Over the years, the ...

TOKYO — The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo. Around 160 countries ...

Asia markets are mostly higher following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit ...

There is a persistent murmur in financial markets that the Trump administration may push through a grand bargain to weaken ...