A civic group based in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, that collects and analyzes footage from the Pacific War, released 15 pieces of rare video to the press on May 10th. The footage includes scenes of kamikaze aircraft crashing into a U.S. aircraft carrier, as well as aerial shots of Japanese villages attacked by American forces. (News On Japan)

A Japan Parade featuring traditional taiko drumming, martial arts, and dance performances was held in New York on May 10th, drawing large crowds and highlighting Japanese culture. (News On Japan)

Most people overlook this one color. It seems dull at first glance—but once you use it, it completely transforms your artwork. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)

The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan.

The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan.

Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts.

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.

Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks.

Pope Leo will be formally inaugurated at a mass next week.

It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.

The US president claims there has been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations.

The US president claims there has been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations.

India and Pakistan agree to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of cross-border strikes.

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

Since the trade war began, crossings between the US and Canada are down some 17%. What has that cost towns such as Port Huron and Michigan?

Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.

Charlie Hopkins was imprisoned in Alcatraz in the 1950s, where he spent three "lonely" years.

A rare televised late-night statement from the Kremlin came hours after European leaders travelled to Kyiv and urged Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire.