Cherry blossom season is in full swing across Japan, with live reports highlighting some of the country’s most scenic locations where historic castles and blooming sakura can be enjoyed together. (News On Japan)

A new ordinance imposing fines on littering and mandating trash bin installations at businesses took effect in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on April 1st, as authorities seek to tackle a surge in street garbage following a rebound in tourism. (News On Japan)

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".

The president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.