Japan’s men’s beauty market is experiencing rapid growth, reaching 972 billion yen in 2024—an increase of 58.7 billion yen from the previous year—according to a survey by Hot Pepper Beauty. The market, once considered a niche segment, is now being driven by a growing awareness among men of all ages about skincare, grooming, and appearance. (News On Japan)

Tate gained citizenship in the tiny Pacific state under a scheme that has allegedly been abused by criminals.

Tate gained citizenship in the tiny Pacific state under a scheme that has allegedly been abused by criminals.

Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.

Three major convenience store chains will soon begin selling government stockpiled rice in small packages of 1 to 2 kilograms. FamilyMart will start selling rice harvested in 2021—classified as old stock—at 20 locations in Tokyo and Osaka starting June 6th. The rice will be priced at 360 yen per kilogram, excluding tax, with plans for a nationwide rollout. (News On Japan)

Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and other institutions are moving to revise rules on the use of safe deposit boxes following a string of thefts, with the Japanese Bankers Association now working toward a ban on storing cash in these boxes. (News On Japan)

Shigeo Nagashima, one of Japan’s most iconic postwar figures and known as "Mr. Pro Baseball," has died at the age of 89, it was learned on June 3rd. A native of Chiba Prefecture, Nagashima helped define an era of professional baseball and became a national hero. (News On Japan)

"I will start with reviving the economy and healing the people," he said at his inauguration.

The Navy is also considering renaming ships named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman.

Lee Jae-myung secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day.

A recent spate of attacks targeting Jewish people and institutions has led to calls for heightened security

Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.

Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.

The BBC’s Anna Foster hosts a debate to discuss whether there have been war crimes in Israel and Gaza.

Dr Florian Willet was arrested last September following the death of a woman in a forest in Switzerland.

Musk has repeatedly struck out at the bill, saying it undercuts Doge's work to slash federal spending.

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities.