Japan's return to a world of higher interest rates is reshaping household finances, with a growing number of young homebuyers turning to 40- and 50-year mortgages to afford rapidly rising apartment prices, according to a discussion aired on BS-TBS's Report 1930 on June 17. (News On Japan)

Nara Prefecture has conducted a promotional tour for ambassadors and diplomats from member states of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee to showcase the Asuka and Fujiwara Palace Sites as the property moves toward formal inscription as a World Cultural Heritage site. (News On Japan)

JR Central and JR West on June 17 announced pricing and service details for the new private-room seating that will be introduced on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen from October, creating a new top-tier class above the existing Green Car service. (News On Japan)

Value betting is the conceptual foundation of every profitable long-term sports wagering strategy. (News On Japan)

The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.

Kyle Sandilands was sacked after an on-air spat with his co-host, who accused him of bullying.