KANUMA, Tochigi Prefecture--Tochigi prefectural police may be the best equipped force in Japan to catch felons in high-speed car chases. Some of Japan’s fastest sports vehicles are among the patrol ...

Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo in the Kantō region, is rich in history and famed for the tourist destination of Nikkō. Tochigi Prefecture, located in the Kantō region to the north of Tokyo, is one ...

Rolling stock associated with Tochigi Prefecture ended up with prestigious prizes handed out by the Japan Railfan Club. The organization awarded its top Blue Ribbon Prize given to outstanding trains ...

UTSUNOMIYA, (Japan): A pileup involving at least 11 vehicles occurred on National Route 50 in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, at around 5.40am on Sunday (Jan 4), resulting in the death of a 78-year-old man.

On January 20, 2026, in Tochigi, Japan, @yunataaan___ shared a video capturing a funny and relatable moment at home. In the video, a woman is asleep on her bed while her dog rests near the edge.

Tochigi prefectural police are investigating the theft of Tochiotome strawberries worth the equivalent of 200,000 yen. The theft, which occurred last weekend, is the latest in a series of thefts of ...

There’s no shortage of travel inspiration around right now: from scenic videos to live-streamed tours of top attractions, it’s never been easier to experience Japan from home. Best of all, though, ...

A recent spate of robberies in several prefectures near Tokyo has put the police on high alert, with investigators looking into whether the same individuals were involved in the crimes. On Wednesday, ...

Numao Hiroaki slips his fingers either side of the slender stalk, gives a gentle tug, and holds the deep red fruit up to the light. Flawless, heart-shaped, and almost as large as a hen’s egg, this is ...

A 52-year-old man was assaulted by two men who broke into his home in Tochigi City on Saturday night. According to police, the incident occurred at around 9 p.m. in a two-story house. NTV reported ...

In Namibia, 43.3% of the population lives in multidimensional poverty, according to UNICEF, which it describes as living without sufficient money, education and basic infrastructure. Since he arrived ...

Cuisine originally made for the feudal lord Torii family, which has been recreated as a local specialty, is seen at a restaurant in the town of Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture, on Feb. 28, 2018. (Mainichi) ...