The sale of religious corporations that operate temples and shrines across Japan is drawing growing scrutiny from authorities, who fear the transactions could be used for tax evasion and money laundering, as brokers openly advertise properties and corporate status for tens or even hundreds of millions of yen. (News On Japan)

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

A U.S. family took part in a Japanese school experience program at a former school building in Chiba Prefecture, joining calligraphy, disaster drills, school lunch duty and a sports day-style event in a six-hour program that has attracted more than 200 foreign participants since it began about a year ago. (News On Japan)

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.

BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.

Imabari Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Namura Shipbuilding are aiming to resume construction of liquefied natural gas carriers around 2035, as Japan’s shipbuilding industry looks for a path to recovery after losing much of the global market to lower-cost rivals in South Korea and China. (News On Japan)

Nine Japanese nationals were among 17 people detained in Laos on suspicion of involvement in a special fraud operation, while Japanese authorities have sought cooperation from Cambodian police over dozens of Japanese citizens believed to have gone missing after traveling to Cambodia. (News On Japan)

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.