Tourism surged with the start of Golden Week, with some people venturing out and others staying put. Among them is a story of transformation: in Hakuba, once a quiet summer destination with few visitors, local players have successfully turned it into a bustling hotspot. (News On Japan)

Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken".

Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken".

Israel said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks.

Israel said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks.

The largest operator of hospice-style residential facilities, Ishinkan, already under scrutiny for allegedly inflating and falsifying medical service claims for home nursing visits, is now suspected of also fraudulently overbilling for home care services, according to testimony from multiple current and former employees. (News On Japan)

The ANC chair's comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law.

Tensions between the United States and North Korea have been intensifying behind the scenes, despite the recent spotlight on former President Donald Trump. On April 15th, two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers participated in a joint training exercise with the South Korean Air Force over South Korean airspace. (News On Japan)

The memorial mass for Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was held in Tokyo, with Prince Akishino attending on behalf of the Emperor. (News On Japan)

Japan's southern island chain -Okinawa is a unique destination for travelers that you can enjoy both cultural depth and amazing nature. In this video, I explore quiet ruins and beaches, and a town of Koza that post war history remains. (Tokyo Kenchan)

The unidentified 30-year-old suspect had a history of mental health issues, according to Vancouver police.

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Israel said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks.

But the Qatari PM says there was still no "answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war".

But the Qatari PM says there was still no "answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war".

The ANC chair's comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law.

A blame game begins amid reports solid fuel intended for ballistic missiles may have been improperly stored.

A blame game begins amid reports solid fuel intended for ballistic missiles may have been improperly stored.

A blame game begins amid reports solid fuel intended for ballistic missiles may have been improperly stored.

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.