A unique sledding competition using repurposed rice bags was held in Sapporo, drawing about 390 participants ranging from elementary school children to adults, all competing in a high-energy race for a prize equivalent to 60 kilograms of rice. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Metro has completed the installation of platform screen doors at all of its 180 stations, marking a major milestone in passenger safety measures across its network. (News On Japan)

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.

Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.

The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.

Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.

France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.

France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.

The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.

A fossilized lower jaw tooth of an iguanodontian dinosaur, dating back approximately 130 million years, has been discovered in Tokushima Prefecture and is now on display at a local museum. (News On Japan)

A traditional cherry blossom viewing event was held at the World Heritage site Himeji Castle on March 28th, as visitors gathered to enjoy the first blooms of the season against the backdrop of the castle’s striking white walls. (News On Japan)