A Chinese national was sentenced to eight months in prison by the Tokyo District Court for defacing a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, an act deemed disrespectful to the worship site. (News On Japan)
Tourists crossing the roadway despite warnings have long been a challenge for local authorities. Despite attempts such as installing barriers and banners, the problem has persisted. (News On Japan)
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a decision to ease visa requirements for Chinese nationals visiting Japan. (News On Japan)
The individual-type defined contribution pension system, known as iDeCo, which offers tax-saving benefits, has sparked controversy online, with the phrase "iDeCo reform" trending on social media.
(News On Japan)
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.
It also said that soldiers did not know the hostages were there when they began their operation.
Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.
There were 67 people on board when the plane crashed near the city of Aktau.
Two journalists and a police officer are reported to have been killed, with others injured in the attack.
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.
For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.
Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.
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