A memorial service marking 80 years since the end of World War II was held in Shari, a town in Hokkaido’s Shiretoko region, on October 22nd to honor those who perished in the Northern Territories and other areas. (News On Japan)

Geothermal energy is drawing growing global attention as a key to combating global warming and achieving a decarbonized society. Among clean energy sources, it stands out for its stability and scalability. Japan, blessed with abundant volcanic activity, possesses the world’s third-largest geothermal reserves—yet its utilization remains limited. (News On Japan)

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) issued a statement on October 23rd warning that tensions between China and the Netherlands over semiconductor firms are having a serious impact on global automobile production. (News On Japan)

It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.

Police in Osaka arrested a 48-year-old man on October 22nd after a tense 14-hour standoff in which he allegedly held a woman at knifepoint inside an apartment. A special tactical unit forced entry into the residence late at night, ending the standoff without injuries. (News On Japan)

With the arrival of autumn, Osaka’s Abeno Harukas is offering visitors breathtaking sunset views from the 58th-floor observatory 300 meters above ground. (News On Japan)

Japan's nationwide consumer price index excluding volatile fresh food rose 2.9% in September from a year earlier, the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry announced on October 23rd. The pace of increase slightly expanded from August’s 2.7%, maintaining close to a 3% growth rate amid continued price hikes in food and other daily necessities. (News On Japan)

Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.

An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.

The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House.

Thieves stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning.

Thieves stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning.

Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.

Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will not compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, despite the International Paralympic Committee lifting a ban on them.

Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will not compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, despite the International Paralympic Committee lifting a ban on them.

EU ministers meet hours after the EU and the US announced new sanctions against Russia's oil industry.