Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Kyoto for the first time in six years to attend an international forum that began on October 5th, where discussions focused on the role and implications of artificial intelligence in society. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Kyoto for the first time in six years to attend an international forum that began on October 5th, where discussions focused on the role and implications of artificial intelligence in society. (News On Japan)

A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear while visiting Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO World Heritage village in Gifu Prefecture known for its traditional thatched-roof houses, on October 5th. The incident adds to a growing number of bear encounters reported across Japan in recent weeks. (News On Japan)

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.

Ukraine's neighbour Poland and Nato scrambled fighter jets to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.

However, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.

Dogs, cats and even a rooster were blessed in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

From October, a new policy has come into effect requiring some people aged 75 and over to pay 20% of their medical costs at the counter, doubling the previous burden for many elderly patients. For those living on pensions, the increased costs are squeezing already tight household budgets and fueling concern about how to manage daily life. (News On Japan)

A mobile battery caught fire inside a train on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line on October 4th, injuring two women and disrupting operations on both northbound and southbound tracks. (News On Japan)

Richard Keita Kusama, a 29-year-old member of the idol group Aぇ! Group under STARTO Entertainment, was arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of public indecency. (News On Japan)

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.