Culling of bears in Hokkaido has surged to unprecedented levels this fiscal year, with 963 animals killed across the prefecture as sightings and human attacks rise at a record pace, prompting local governments and disposal facilities to struggle with the sheer volume of carcasses awaiting processing. (News On Japan)

Okinawa’s Board of Education has cancelled this year’s program to send high school students to China after officials received notice from the host institution that it could no longer accept the group. (News On Japan)

With November 22nd recognized as Good Couple Day, Meiji Yasuda Life released the results of its annual survey highlighting Japan’s perceptions of married life, including the ranking of the country’s most admired celebrity couples. (News On Japan)

It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year - instead, both men gave one another praise.

Condominium prices continue to surge across Japan, prompting renewed debate over whether the market will cool and how households should navigate the choice between buying and renting. A detailed analysis from housing loan comparison service MogeCheck highlights the factors driving prices upward, the limits of proposed regulations, and the shifting landscape of mortgage options. (News On Japan)

Sapporo’s winter sports season officially arrived as Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort in Minami Ward opened on November 21st, welcoming skiers to a handful of summit-area courses that were cleared for the first runs of the season. With fresh snowfall earlier this week, the resort opened 10 days earlier than in 2024, drawing visitors who had been waiting since morning for the first lift to start. (News On Japan)

While Donald Trump admonishes Nigeria for persecuting Christians, Christian converts tell the BBC they live in fear of being deported to Iran from the US.

The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests, known as FKUs, on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

The Georgia representative will leave office in the New Year.

The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year. Instead, both men gave one another praise.

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

Vladimir Putin says the plan could be the "basis" for peace but warns Russia is prepared to fight on.

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make "irrelevant" references to him.