Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka Prefecture, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, opened its restored main shrine to the media on May 18th after completing its first major renovation in 124 years. (News On Japan)

Japan’s food delivery industry is entering a new phase of fierce competition, with major operators locked in a prolonged battle over pricing and market share while profitability remains elusive, raising concerns about the future of domestic player Demae-can, whose stock has plunged roughly 97% from its pandemic-era peak. (News On Japan)

Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".

The Japanese government has released a set of guidelines titled "Six Rules to Avoid Encountering Bears" as bear sightings across the country continue to rise sharply compared to the same period in previous years. (News On Japan)

Flames tore through a temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on May 16th, destroying the main hall of Daioji Temple, which has a history dating back around 570 years, while nearby gravestones glowed red in the intense blaze. (News On Japan)

Japan’s GDP, or gross domestic product, grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% from January to March, marking a second consecutive quarter of positive growth, with the impact of Middle East tensions remaining relatively limited during the period. (News On Japan)

Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be allowed to be presented in court, the judge ruled.

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.