Horse races at the Banei Racecourse in Obihiro, Hokkaido, have been canceled for the third consecutive week due to a widespread outbreak of equine influenza among racehorses. (News On Japan)

A new form of e-commerce known as "live commerce" is rapidly gaining popularity in Japan, especially among housewives. Operated by Osaka-based startup Celest, the model uses social media livestreams to sell products in real time while interacting with viewers. (News On Japan)

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison.

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison.

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack.

A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack.