JR Hokkaido announced on March 19th that the JR Sapporo Station redevelopment, linked to the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension, will be delayed by six years, with full operations now set for fiscal 2034. (News On Japan)

A new facility for the research and production of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells has been completed in Osaka's Nakanoshima district and was unveiled to the press on March 19th. (News On Japan)

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

On this two-day trip, we will explore the historic port town of Obama in Fukui Prefecture, and delve into the rich history of the ‘Mackerel Road,’ an ancient trade route where merchants once carried salted mackerel to Kyoto during Japan’s feudal era. (japan-guide.com)

JR Tokai plans to introduce a new high-end seating class on the Tokaido Shinkansen, offering semi-private compartments that surpass the comfort of Green Car seats. (News On Japan)

The Trump administration has defunded a programme documenting the abduction of children from Ukraine.

The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track" after an hour-long conversation.

The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.

The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.

Turkey's arrested opposition leader is seen as President Erdogan's most formidable rival.

Malaysia's cabinet approves a fresh search for the missing plane by exploration firm Ocean Infinity.

The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.

Malaysia's cabinet approves a fresh search for the missing plane by exploration firm Ocean Infinity.

Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America".

Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America".

A dust storm swept through central New Mexico on Tuesday, causing crashes and poor visibility.

The researcher sold classified material at a "very low price" to a foreign spy agency, authorities say.

Ekrem Imamoglu's detention comes days before he was due to be selected as a presidential candidate.