The number of foreign visitors to Japan surpassed 30 million in the fastest time ever, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization. A total of 31.65 million people visited the country between January and September 2025, breaking the 30 million mark earlier in the year than ever before. (News On Japan)

The Nada Kenka Festival, famous for its dramatic clashes of mikoshi (portable shrines), was held in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, drawing large crowds of spectators eager to witness this centuries-old ritual. (News On Japan)

Experts say while the big-screen magic still matters, it must come at a price that doesn't hurt the pocket.

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

In the last two months, Russia has hugely upped its attacks on Ukraine's trains and rail network.

In the last two months, Russia has hugely upped its attacks on Ukraine's trains and rail network.

Some are only now coming forward with accounts of loved ones who disappeared during the civil war and are presumed dead.

Some are only now coming forward with accounts of loved ones who disappeared during the civil war and are presumed dead.

Activists say the unprecedented round-up could be the beginning of a wider crackdown on China's underground churches.

Virginia Giuffre, who took her life earlier this year, gives her account of meeting Prince Andrew.

Virginia Giuffre, who took her life earlier this year, gives her account of meeting Prince Andrew.

But the president would not be drawn on whether the CIA had been told to topple Nicolas Maduro.

The group's armed wing says it has returned all the bodies of hostages it can reach in the ruins of Gaza.

Temperatures soared past 30°C across parts of Kyushu and Okinawa on October 16th, with 90 locations recording midsummer-like conditions despite it being mid-October, while much of eastern Japan experienced a sharp autumn chill. (News On Japan)

A woman who had been in critical condition after being struck by a small car near JR Nagoya Station was confirmed dead on October 15th, according to Aichi Prefectural Police. The 49-year-old victim was among three pedestrians hit at an intersection in Nakamura Ward when the vehicle veered out of its lane. (News On Japan)

Syria's leader suggested he would continue to allow Russia access to its military bases in Syria.

The Pentagon says Hegseth and other military leaders on board, who were travelling back from a Nato meeting, are safe.

This will be the fourth consecutive winter of outages since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Palestinians in Gaza are reported to be stockpiling food, amid anxiety that the ceasefire will unravel.