Customs authorities in Osaka strengthened border controls on March 9th in response to a continued influx of counterfeit goods entering Japan, including fake merchandise linked to popular characters and events. (News On Japan)

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.

Iranian oil facilities were hit as the US and Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes at the weekend.

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

The Nikkei Stock Average plunged by more than 4,100 points at one stage at the start of the week as crude oil prices surged sharply, with widespread sell orders hitting Tokyo stocks immediately after the market opened on Monday and pushing the index below the 52,000 level during trading. (News On Japan)

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

Nara Prefecture’s Asuka Village, with a history spanning 1,400 years, preserves numerous historic sites that tell the story of Japan’s ancient capitals, including the vividly colored wall paintings of the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus depicting the famed “Asuka Beauties,” while the surrounding satoyama countryside continues to evoke what many consider the original landscape of Japan. (News On Japan)

Right now in Japan, more women say they do not want to get married. In 1980, the unmarried rate for women was about 4%, meaning most women eventually married. Today it is about 23%, or roughly one in four women. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.