Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, joined children on the ski slopes during a visit to Hokkaido, where he was seen offering assistance to a child who had fallen. (News On Japan)

A cherry tree more than 10 meters tall toppled in a Tokyo park on March 7th, pinning a woman in her 70s beneath its branches and leaving her with minor injuries. (News On Japan)

An 83-year-old yakuza boss has been arrested on suspicion of collecting protection money by forcing a restaurant owner to purchase a decorative rake known as a kumade. (News On Japan)

Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

Once known as a “3K” job—dangerous, demanding and poorly paid—the taxi industry in Japan has long struggled with labor shortages, but drivers’ incomes have improved significantly in recent years, rising by roughly 40 percent compared with 2020 during the COVID-19 downturn. (News On Japan)

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.