The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's official visit to the US in April.

The man told authorities he had become stuck "while trying to retrieve his phone".

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

The challenging kanji for today is "御強." This kanji is related to food, but does it ring a bell? Here's a hint: It's something eaten during festivals or on special days. (News On Japan)

The reason for the raids is unclear, but the hip-hop mogul has recently faced sexual misconduct allegations.

The reason for the raids is unclear, but the hip-hop mogul has recently faced sexual misconduct allegations.

Amid a record high number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school, a survey has revealed a significant gap between the students' self-reported reasons and teachers' perceptions. (News On Japan)

The assault on Crocus City Hall is not the first atrocity believed to be carried out by the Islamic State-Khorasan group.

The assault on Crocus City Hall is not the first atrocity carried out by the Islamic State-Khorasan group.

US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in Los Angeles and Miami.

US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in Los Angeles and Miami.

The suspects, showing signs of being beaten, are charged with terrorism over Friday's concert hall massacre.

The BBC's international editor on the US decision not to veto a call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The BBC's international editor on the US decision not to veto a call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Grand Sumo Yokozuna Deliberation Council convened, and Chairman Masayuki Yamauchi reflected on the spring tournament, where the performance of young wrestlers like Tsunofuji, who achieved the first championship as a new top-division wrestler in 110 years, stood out, saying, "The future of sumo is becoming very bright." (News On Japan)

Oji Holdings, a major paper manufacturer, has announced that it will discontinue its domestic business of children's disposable diapers, a subsidiary operation, due to declining demand as a result of a decreasing birthrate. (News On Japan)

In an upcoming shift titled "Work Style Reform for Physicians," set to commence next month, a cap on overtime hours will be introduced for doctors. However, there's a catch: hours spent on overnight duty won't be counted as work time, raising questions about the effectiveness of these changes. (News On Japan)

BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded.

BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded.