Sparrows and a host of other creatures are vanishing in Japan as development and changing farm practices harm a delicate ecosystem.

OSAKA--As a symbol, the massive Tower of the ... 70-meter-high tower as showcasing its “value as part of the cultural landscape.” Hailed as a masterpiece, the structure was created by famed ...

Osaka's match against Samsonova was a display of her capabilities on the court. With a combination of powerful serving and steadfast baseline defense, Osaka dominated crucial points throughout the ...