The average weekday lunch spending in Japan rose for the third straight year to a record 485 yen in 2024 -- a 7.3% increase from the previous year -- highlighting how inflation is reshaping workers' midday habits. (News On Japan)

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has announced it will raise prices on 217 beverage products starting with shipments on October 1st. (News On Japan)

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has announced fixed price cuts on gasoline. Gasoline prices will be lowered by 10 yen, or about 7 cents, per liter starting in May. (NHK)

The move is part of the government's plan to combat increasing migration from neighbouring Haiti

The move is part of the government's plan to combat increasing migration from neighbouring Haiti

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

The influential financial agency is projecting slower economic growth in the US due to uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs.

Three thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.

Three thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

A model of a dog, believed to have lived alongside Queen Himiko, has been unveiled in Nara after being reconstructed from bones excavated at the Makimuku ruins, one of the leading candidate sites for the ancient Yamatai kingdom. (News On Japan)

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

This year marks the 100th year of the Showa era. Tenjin, Fukuoka City's central commercial and entertainment district, has transformed remarkably since World War II, evolving into a major shopping hub that continues to attract both locals and foreign visitors. (News On Japan)

Amazon held a product briefing for its security brand "Ring" in Fukuoka City on April 21st, aiming to boost recognition in Fukuoka Prefecture, where the population continues to grow. (News On Japan)