Cases of inappropriate childcare are emerging across the country, and a recent incident in Higashi-Osaka has renewed concerns about how young children are being treated in nurseries. (News On Japan)

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing urged Japanese nationals in China on November 18th to take extra precautions for their personal safety as the Chinese government intensifies its opposition to Prime Minister Takai’s recent comments regarding a potential Taiwan contingency, prompting the embassy to send a warning email later in the evening. (News On Japan)

Japan’s traditional employment practices are once again under scrutiny as debate intensifies over so-called “do-nothing middle-aged workers,” with critics arguing that long-standing structural issues in hiring, promotion, and job assignment have allowed a segment of workers to lose motivation while remaining in secure positions. (News On Japan)

Cash transfers, often directed towards women, have become a popular election-winning strategy for politicians.

The approval of the fiscal plan - the second largest in Canada's history - allows the prime minister's minority government to avert an early election.

The approval of the fiscal plan - the second largest in Canada's history - allows the prime minister's minority government to avert an early election.

Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.

Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

The former FBI director is facing federal charges after Donald Trump called for his prosecution.

The former FBI director is facing federal charges after Donald Trump called for his prosecution.

The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.

The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.

Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, arrived in Laos on her first official trip abroad, completing roughly 11 hours of travel before reaching the capital Vientiane, where she was welcomed with traditional dance at her hotel and greeted those who had gathered by bringing her hands together in a gesture of respect, enjoying the atmosphere without showing signs of fatigue. (News On Japan)

Officials at Nasa say the sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle, known as "solar maximum", which could lead to more severe geomagnetic storms.

Germany's Culture Minister calls the discovery a "great moment for the world of music".