In response to the over-tourism challenge, Kyoto City is introducing a "Tourist Express Bus" service consisting of two routes: one connects Kyoto Station directly to Gojozaka near Kiyomizu Temple; while the other starts from Kyoto Station, stopping only at major tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple and Ginkakuji Temple. (News On Japan)

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Kansai International Airport has resumed the collection of foreign coin donations, a gesture that turns travelers’ leftover currency into charitable aid. (News On Japan)

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February, excluding volatile fresh food prices, increased by 2.8% compared to the same month last year. (News On Japan)

In response to Nissan Motor Co.'s violation of the subcontractor law, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has announced that it will conduct an "urgent inspection" to ensure no illegal transactions exist across the industry. (News On Japan)

Trump's social media firm has been acquired - a deal that could produce a windfall as he fights legal penalties.

Footage shows people taking cover inside the venue as multiple shots are heard.

Footage shows gunmen in the lobby of a concert hall near the Russian capital Moscow.

Deaths and injuries reported after gun attack at concert hall near Moscow, Russian media say.

An Islamic State affiliate claims the attack on Crocus City Hall, where more than 140 people were also wounded.

The draft resolution put to the UN Security Council marked a hardening of its stance towards Israel.

Those who died were believed to be being smuggled through the desert to reach the Mediterranean coast.

Those who died were believed to be being smuggled through the desert to reach the Mediterranean coast.

Arizona Republicans have introduced a bill that would allow property owners to shoot trespassers.

Arizona Republicans have introduced a bill that would allow property owners to shoot trespassers.

Letters sent by the FBI to those on board confirm that a criminal investigation is underway.

Letters sent by the FBI to those on board confirm that a criminal investigation is underway.

The German Football Association's decision to ditch supplier Adidas for Nike is blasted by politicians.

Ukraine says Russian attacks on critical infrastructure left five dead and widespread blackouts.

The German Football Association's decision to ditch supplier Adidas for Nike is blasted by politicians.

Large areas of Ukraine are suffering blackouts after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure.