Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, famed for his dual role as a pitcher and hitter, has embarked on a personal project that marries his love for nature with luxury: building a winter home in Hawaii. (News On Japan)

The Japan High School Baseball Federation has announced the adoption of a split schedule for the Summer National High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium as a measure against the heat. (News On Japan)

Medical workers and others have gathered at a shrine in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, for a centuries-old festival to pray for good health. (NHK)

In a developing story from Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, two charred bodies discovered on a riverbed have been identified, with one likely being Takarajima Ryutaro, aged 55, and the other potentially his wife. The identification comes after intensive investigations following their mysterious disappearance. (News On Japan)

In this Tokyo Itinerary, we explore what the commercial heart of Tokyo, Nihonbashi, and Japan's first modern department store, Mitsukoshi, have to offer. (japan-guide.com)

A New Orleans insectarium is set to add a crunchy addition to its menu at its in-house snack bar.

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

The residents of the Atlantic Canadian province chased the same good deal online without prior planning.

Japan's foreign workforce has grown to about 2 million people, an increase of approximately 220,000 from the previous year. However, the weak yen means living conditions have become less favorable, sparking fear among Japanese business leaders that Japan may become an unattractive destination for foreign workers. (News On Japan)

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

The motive in the incident, which was witnessed by reporters at the scene, remains unclear.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.

A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.