The classic tale of a grumpy creature who wants to ruin a joyous holiday because of misguided intentions but has a change of ...

Hundreds gathered at the observation deck atop the tallest building in Tokyo Wednesday to witness the first sunrise of 2025. (AP video by Mayuko Ono) ...

Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential area near Tokyo Skytree on Tuesday evening, local authorities said.

TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will employ remote clerks overseas to serve late-night shoppers through ...

The pineapple-producing Hawaiian island of Lanai emerged as an unexpected haven for solo travelers seeking luxury solitude.

The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first country to ring in 2025, its 133,500 citizens celebrating the new year at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

In the wee hours of Wednesday, New Year's Day worshippers packed the grounds of Meiji Jingu, a major Shinto shrine in central ...

Happy New Year from Sydney! Midnight has struck in Sydney alongside most of eastern Australia, marking the start of 2025.

Private businesses offering commercial rocket launches and satellite data are gaining worldwide attention, and behind the ...

Nick Mead can’t quite locate the right word. Maybe “sheepish” will do.

TOKYO (AP) — Asian markets shares were mixed on Tuesday, with trading closed in Tokyo and Seoul for New Year holidays.

New Zealand and Australia were among the first countries in the world to kick off its New Year's Eve celebrations. | ITV ...