Archaeological surveys conducted in Gose City, Nara Prefecture, have uncovered additional burial remains that, when combined with previously excavated sites in the area, have revealed what is now understood to be the largest communal cemetery ever found in the prefecture. (News On Japan)

The long-term interest rate briefly reached its highest level in 18 and a half years when the yield on the newly issued 10-year Japanese government bond rose to 1.910 percent on the Tokyo bond market on December 4th, reflecting speculation that the Bank of Japan will move toward an additional rate hike sooner rather than later while concerns over fiscal deterioration under the Taichi administration’s expansionary spending continue to drive selling of government bonds. (News On Japan)

The amount of property left behind by deceased individuals with no legal heirs and subsequently transferred to the state reached a record 129.1 billion yen in fiscal 2024, highlighting a steady rise in unclaimed estates as Japan’s population ages. (News On Japan)

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Nissan is considering a plan to compensate employees who transfer from its Oppama plant in Kanagawa to the company’s Kyushu factory by paying in advance the equivalent of five years’ worth of reduced monthly wages, according to reporting obtained by JNN. (News On Japan)

The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16 year olds, a week before an official ban.

Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea.

Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea.

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.

Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.

Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.

A survivor tells the BBC he feels guilty he didn't save more people from the blaze at his block of flats.

A former teacher accused of secretly filming women by placing miniature cameras in a high school changing room and restroom faced sentencing at the Utsunomiya District Court on July 12th, with prosecutors demanding 1 year and 6 months of imprisonment. (News On Japan)

Republican Matt Van Epps won, but his margin of victory was less than half of what it was just over a year ago for President Trump in the same district.

Rescue workers say they recovered bodies from a camp for displaced people. The IDF says it "struck a Hamas terrorist".