UNESCO has formally added the Asuka-Fujiwara capital sites in Nara Prefecture to its World Cultural Heritage list, bringing the number of World Heritage properties in Japan to 27. (News On Japan)

Two elaborately decorated boats sailed along the Kozagawa River in Wakayama Prefecture on July 26 as the annual Kochi Festival was held under scorching summer heat. (News On Japan)

Sekiwake Aonishiki said he will target sumo’s highest rank after winning his third career championship at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and securing an immediate return to ozeki. (News On Japan)

Honda Motor and Nissan Motor have entered final-stage negotiations to jointly develop an operating system that will serve as the core software for their next-generation vehicles, with an agreement targeted by the end of August. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi entered the final week of July facing the sharpest political test of her administration so far, as a fall in public support exposed growing unease over the weak yen, rising living costs and doubts about whether her growth strategy can reassure both households and financial markets. (News On Japan)

The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

Tokyo stocks rebounded on July 27, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 64,931.19, up 320.04 points, or 0.50%, as easing concern over the Middle East conflict supported broad buying across domestic-demand and value shares, although semiconductor weakness continued to cap the market’s recovery. (News On Japan)

The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

Yuri Kawakami-Shotton is praised for her Spode Museum tours, in bringing in Japanese visitors.

The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.