Aichi Prefecture has resumed discussions on attracting an integrated resort (IR) facility that would include a casino, a plan drawing renewed attention from residents of Tokoname City, the proposed host area. (News On Japan)

As pollen season reaches its peak and spring approaches, a new survey shows that people in Japan are planning to spend less on cherry blossom viewing this year, while the trend of enjoying "solo hanami" is rapidly gaining popularity. (News On Japan)

The admission from the married Republican, Tony Gonzales, comes after a House panel launched an ethics investigation.

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.

More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.

The Canadian prime minister said Australia and Canada should work together as 'strategic cousins'.

A new effort to revive a local shopping district is underway using a decentralized autonomous organization, or DAO, a leaderless structure in which individuals contribute what they can and decisions are made collectively. (News On Japan)

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

A plan to relocate wild deer from Kyoto to Nagoya Castle in order to increase the small population of deer living in the castle’s moat has been abandoned, Nagoya city officials announced on March 5th. (News On Japan)

Japan offers a travel experience unlike any other. Ancient temples stand beside neon city streets, high-speed trains connect distant regions with precision, and local cuisine surprises at every corner. (News On Japan)

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.