Although most people visiting cemeteries during the autumn equinox in Japan are accustomed to cremation as the standard form of burial, a growing number of sites are now offering traditional ground burials. The shift reflects rising demand, particularly from foreign residents, and increasingly from Japanese as well. (News On Japan)

The practice of supporting one’s favorite idols or characters, known as 'oshikatsu,' has grown into a massive market in Japan, with private research estimating spending to have reached 3.5 trillion yen this year. As demand expands, a wide range of specialized goods is driving the trend, with transparent tote bags -- known as 'ita-bags' -- emerging as a standout product. (News On Japan)

A street in Tokyo’s Roppongi district was blanketed with white foam on September 22nd after a truck exiting a building’s parking area struck fire safety equipment, triggering sprinklers that released firefighting foam across the road. (News On Japan)

A Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement pledging a mutual response to any aggression raises concerns in India.

With just three weeks remaining until the closing of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, a growing problem has emerged: many visitors holding tickets cannot enter the venue, creating what is being called the issue of "dead tickets." (News On Japan)

A tear gas spray accident at an elementary school in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture on September 22nd left 13 children hospitalized, though all are conscious and suffered only minor injuries. (News On Japan)

A shopping street in Gifu City was the scene of an unusual theft when a man stole six anime-related novels from a café storefront in just 20 seconds. (News On Japan)

Utagaki 歌垣, a wholesome Japanese festival that’s not at all inappropriate. (Linfamy)

Wakayama Prefecture, home to the largest number of remote islands in the Kansai region, offers travelers a mix of uninhabited and inhabited islands, breathtaking coastal scenery, and fresh seafood delicacies. The prefecture is dotted with 655 islands, each with its own natural and cultural attractions. (News On Japan)

Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said "the time for peace has come".

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

Hamas-linked social media channels say "three collaborators who were spying for the occupation" were executed.

Hamas-linked social media channels say "three collaborators who were spying for the occupation" were executed.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offers a pledge of support for Donald Trump ally Javier Milei.

He's travelled roads and forded streams but Emil the elk's wanderings have now come to an end in Austria.

White House officials claim the deal will be a win for the app's US users and American citizens.

Judges say India's aviation body was irresponsible to suggest through leaks to the media that pilot error had caused the disaster.

The raucous event combined memorial service, big-church Christian religious revival and conservative political rally.