In Tokyo, participants braved frigid conditions at the Kanda Myojin Shrine for a traditional Japanese ritual aimed at purifying the soul and ushering in good health for the new year. Clad in minimal attire—men in white loincloths and women in white robes—approximately 40 individuals undertook the cold endurance test on Saturday.

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year.

Police are searching for those responsible for an armed robbery at an Auckland on Sunday night. Police were called just after 9.30pm to Tokyo Bay on The Strand in Takapuna, North Shore after two people entered, armed with weapons and threatened staff. No injuries were reported. Police said the weapons were not guns.

The Tokyo Series is exactly two months away -- and there are already plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2025 season-opening showdown between the reigning World Series champion Dodgers and Cubs.

Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat.

Kanye West is spending time in Tokyo with wife Bianca Censori, who wore an eye-catching cream coat that is different to recent ensembles.

Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.

Tokyo Gas has identified assets, including from its vast real estate portfolio, to be sold to fund growth investments, its president said, as the company faces pressure from U.S. activist investor Elliott Management.

Inventor Kentaro Yoshifuji’s robots allow people to work at the Dawn cafe from anywhere in the world – ‘teleportation’ technology that could open up new demographics for Japan’s flatlining economy. Ad

Bianca Censori turned heads during a stylish outing with her husband, Kanye West, in Tokyo, where she was spotted wrapped in a statement-making furry white coat. As per Page Six, the Yeezy architect stepped out with her husband,

Kanye West doesn't seem to have a care in the world at the moment. Over the past half year or so, along with wife Bianca Censori, he has visited several different cities in Asia an

Bianca Censori, who is known for her daring fashion choices, is once again capturing fans attention with her latest look, during an outing with husband Kanye West in Tokyo. The 30-year-old