A fire has destroyed Sasamasamune Brewery, a historic sake producer in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, leaving the future of the nearly 200-year-old business uncertain after large quantities of sake and brewing rice were lost in the blaze. (News On Japan)

Quantum computing is attracting growing attention from investors as governments around the world increase support for the technology, raising expectations that it could become the next major investment theme after artificial intelligence. (News On Japan)

The leader of the Democratic Party for the People, Yuichiro Tamaki, suggested on June 2nd that his party may oppose a bill drafted by the Liberal Democratic Party to establish a new criminal offense for desecrating the national flag, arguing that it could unduly restrict freedom of expression. (News On Japan)

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

"Ghost kitchens", which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

An estate agent is looking for tech-savvy students to help find buyers in China and Hong Kong.

The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

Toyota Motor will suspend production at 13 domestic factories on June 3rd as Typhoon No. 6 approaches Japan, with the company prioritizing the safety of employees and contractors as severe weather is expected to affect a wide area from western to eastern Japan. (News On Japan)

Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.

The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.