Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

A 26-year-old woman was arrested in the early hours of April 24th in Kasuya Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. While admitting to the offense, she claimed, "I ate chocolate that contained alcohol." (News On Japan)

A man who was charged with committing an act of abuse against his young daughter and distributing a video of the incident through a private social media group admitted to the allegations during his first court appearance. (News On Japan)

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on April 24th that its global sales for fiscal 2024 totaled 10,273,719 vehicles, a 0.3% decrease from the previous year, marking the first year-on-year decline in four years. (News On Japan)

Universal Studios Japan has announced a surprise expansion of its popular Minion Park, increasing the area by 1.4 times and unveiling a new attraction that features the park’s first-ever moving walkway. (News On Japan)

The Japanese government will begin issuing blue tickets for bicycle traffic violations in April 2026, with fines including 5,000 yen for ignoring stop signs and up to 12,000 yen for riding while using a smartphone. (News On Japan)

A woman’s body discovered in a freezer at a residence in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is now believed to have been concealed there for approximately four and a half years, police announced. (News On Japan)

Japan has seen a dramatic surge in tourism over the past decade, with visitor numbers tripling, bringing both economic benefits and greater intercultural exchange. However, this growth has also led to issues of "overtourism," especially on trains—the country's most popular means of transport—where overcrowding and cultural misunderstandings about behavior have caused concern among locals. (News On Japan)

Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.

Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.

A month earlier, Mr Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group discussing an upcoming Houthi attack.

China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

It comes after India's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 tourists on Tuesday.

At least three people were injured in the attack in Nantes, according to French media.

New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".