The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

Foreign tourists are filling an interactive sumo show venue in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, where former wrestlers introduce the basics, rules and history of the sport in English as Japan’s traditional pastime enjoys growing popularity at home and abroad. (News On Japan)

A 44-year-old man arrested after four people were injured in a knife attack in Saiki, Oita Prefecture, has told investigators in effect that "anyone would do," suggesting the victims were chosen at random, investigative sources said. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Disney Resort will raise the maximum price of its one-day tickets from October, with adult admission to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea rising by as much as 1,500 yen to 12,400 yen on selected high-demand days. (News On Japan)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group became Japan's most valuable company for the first time on the Tokyo stock market on July 13, overtaking Toyota Motor as expectations grow that higher interest rates will lift bank earnings. (News On Japan)

Two typhoons are currently near Japan, with Typhoon No. 9, Bavi, over North China and Typhoon No. 11, Haishen, east of the Philippines, but only Bavi is expected to have any indirect impact on the country. (News On Japan)

The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.

The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.

The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.

The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.

The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.

The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.