His body was discovered in Aokigahara Forest, located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, on May 11 by a man who had been hiking nearby. DNA testing confirmed Iwasaki's identity.

Saitama police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of luring and abducting a high school girl who was found dead in Aokigahara Jukai forest in Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji.

No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names? The Japanese government has passed a new law that seeks to quell pop culture-inspired ‘kira kira’ names.

Americans may try to find the most whimsical, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind baby names for their children — but in Japan, that is no longer allowed. A new law banning “sparkly” baby names ...

Tokyo (CNN) — If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have ...

Japanese baby name ban: The government wants parents to stop getting so creative with baby names. Local authorities can now ban a proposed baby name.

Soaring above the enigmatic landscapes of Japan's Aokigahara Forest, this stunning drone footage reveals a place of haunting beauty and tranquility. From the dense, lush foliage that blankets the ...

Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city.

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