Japanese icefish fishing is at its peak in Lake Kasumigaura, northeast of Tokyo. The lake in Ibaraki Prefecture is known for fishing for icefish, or "shirauo" in Japanese. The annual catches there are ...

South Korea's entrance exams aren't just tests?they're a high-stakes gateway to prestigious universities, promising a shot at stable careers and economic security. But with spiraling costs for private ...

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he killed four suspects in clamping down on illegal drugs. During his term ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 12, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.