At Futamigaoka Farm, operated by Abashiri Prison in Hokkaido, the people caring for the cattle are not livestock farmers but inmates serving prison sentences. Through daily work raising cattle, they are learning responsibility, empathy, and the value of life as Japan marks one year since the introduction of a new correctional system that places greater emphasis on rehabilitation. (News On Japan)

Residents in Nara Prefecture are celebrating after UNESCO's advisory body recommended the archaeological complex known as the Asuka-Fujiwara Ancient Capitals for inscription as a World Heritage site, bringing the historic birthplace of Japan's ancient state one step closer to international recognition. (News On Japan)

Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72.

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.

The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

A court is set to hand down its verdict on August 28th in the trial of former Momuri president Shinji Tanimoto and his wife Shiori, who are accused of violating Japan's Attorney Act by illegally referring clients of the retirement agency service to lawyers. (News On Japan)

Elementary school students across Japan took part in the National Elementary School Toothbrushing Event on June 5th, with children at approximately 6,000 schools learning proper brushing techniques and oral hygiene practices under the guidance of dental hygienists. (News On Japan)

A medium poodle named Rokuta, a member of Hiroshima's Wanpato Squad neighborhood patrol program, and his owner, Eri Toya, have received a letter of appreciation after helping locate a missing elderly woman in Fuchu Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, while on a routine patrol walk. (News On Japan)