Autumn travel to Nikko, which draws visitors from across Japan for its bright foliage, is seeing an unexpected wave of vehicle troubles on mountain roads, with everything from flat tires and sudden breakdowns to off-road mishaps and stranded foreign tourists prompting repeated calls for roadside assistance during busy weekends in November. (News On Japan)

Kamakura City, known internationally as the setting for the hit anime “SLAM DUNK,” plans to halt the issuance of its popular local license plates at the end of January 2026, raising debate among residents who question why a design long cherished by locals must be discontinued. (News On Japan)

The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.

The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.

Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.

Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.

Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

Staff and tourists are among the dead, authorities say and their nationalities are not yet known.