Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

A collection of bonsai carefully preserved and passed down by staff of the Imperial Household Agency’s garden division continues to play an important role within the Imperial Palace grounds, where roughly 500 trees across about 90 varieties are maintained and around 300 are used annually in official settings. (News On Japan)

A Shibukawa city government employee was arrested on the spot on May 3rd in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, on suspicion of attempting to start a fire after pouring approximately 9 liters of kerosene at the entrance of a home where he lived with his partner following a dispute. (News On Japan)

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".

A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.

As Golden Week travel picks up across Japan, a growing number of tourist destinations are introducing “dual pricing” systems that differentiate between local residents and visitors, with Takeshima Aquarium setting admission fees at more than double for non-residents compared to city citizens, while the central government moves to formalize guidelines for the practice. (News On Japan)

A preview video for the program "Hokkaido Fact: Who Fights Discrimination—Ainu and the Majority" is set to air from 3:24 p.m. to 4:24 p.m. on May 10th, examining the evolving nature of discrimination surrounding Japan’s indigenous Ainu people and the growing debate over how society should respond. (News On Japan)

A former professor at Hokkaido Education University who had been detained in China on suspicion of espionage while temporarily visiting the country seven years ago and later sentenced to six years in prison has been released, though concerns remain over his situation. (News On Japan)

The first fawn of the year has been born in Nara Park, where the deer designated as a national natural monument are entering their annual birthing season. (News On Japan)

Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.