Japan’s professional baseball business continues to evolve, with teams increasingly adopting aggressive strategies to expand revenue beyond the game itself. (News On Japan)

Around 130 worshippers were unable to return home on the night of January 2nd after icy road conditions caused by heavy snowfall led to road closures around Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. (News On Japan)

The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

An elderly woman died in Tokyo after choking on mochi during the first three days of the New Year, according to the Tokyo Fire Department. (News On Japan)

Snow fell across the Kinki region from January 2nd to January 3rd, particularly in northern areas, with Kyoto’s Kinkakuji Temple donning its first snow cover of the winter. (News On Japan)

It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.

It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.

The year 2026 is seen as a turning point when a decline in the number of university-bound students will begin to affect university management across Japan. (News On Japan)

Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.

The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.

Katie Miller's message showed an altered image of the Danish autonomous territory alongside the word "SOON".

Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

An elite unit of the US army captured the Venezuelan leader in an extraordinary operation that can be followed through photos, satellite images and maps.

There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures.