In the trial of Mai Watanabe, also known as 'Sugar Baby Riri' or 'Itadakijoshi Riri-chan,' the Nagoya High Court has handed the defendant a sentence of 8 years and 6 months in prison, six months less than the initial trial's verdict, along with a fine. (News On Japan)

A violent home invasion occurred in a quiet neighborhood near Tokyo's Nishi-Kokubunji Station early Monday morning. A female resident, awakened by noises at her front door, encountered two men, who struck her with a hammer and bound her with adhesive tape. (News On Japan)

The Israeli PM's party would win the most seats if an election were held but the opposition bloc would have more overall, a poll shows.

The Israeli PM's party would win the most seats if an election were held but the opposition bloc would have more overall, a poll shows.

Starting October 1, Japan's major banks will raise their variable mortgage rates, sparking a surge in demand at housing sales sites. (News On Japan)

Japan is reportedly the most popular destination for Chinese travelers during a current week-long holiday. (NHK)

Japan's incoming prime minister Ishiba Shigeru will officially assume his post at the Diet on Tuesday. He says he will call a snap election on October 27. (NHK)

Illustrator and satirical artist Shōji Yamatō passed away on Monday morning due to natural causes. He was 87 years old. In his renowned column for the Weekly Asahi, which started in 1976, he became famous for his distinctive caricatures of politicians and public figures, gaining popularity through his sharp social satire. (News On Japan)

In preparation for Halloween on October 31, Tokyo Disneyland has unveiled its newly revamped parade for the first time in six years. (News On Japan)

Natsuki and I travel across the country to 'Heaven's Bridge' to see if it truly is one of Japan's most scenic sights. (Abroad in Japan)

The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.

The Freedom Party wins its first election, but building a coalition will be difficult.

The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.

Prosecutors say Ryan Routh was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in Florida.

Prosecutors say Ryan Routh was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in Florida.

Their sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.

Their sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.

River erosion at its base is helping push Mount Everest upwards, a new study says.

River erosion at its base is helping push Mount Everest upwards, a new study says.