The supermarket reopened its doors after a week, regaining its usual bustle as customers streamed in. (News On Japan)

Winter bonuses in Japan this year are largely unchanged from last year, with a growing number of companies reporting no increase in average payouts. (News On Japan)

Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country.

The city of Himeji has proposed a revision to the entry fees for the World Heritage Site Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, increasing the current rate of 1,000 yen to two or three times the amount for non-residents. (News On Japan)

A leading expert in robotics and android research recently showcased a special class featuring interactions between his avatar and students. (News On Japan)

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter.

Step into the heart of Ginza this December and experience the enchanting Christmas window displays that light up Tokyo’s luxury shopping district. Each high-end store presents its own unique holiday theme, creating a one-of-a-kind visual feast. (Video Street View Japan)

A Syrian herself, Lina Sinjab says this is the first time she's entered the country "without fear of detention".

Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, but it remains unclear what Syria's new order will eventually look like, writes Lyse Doucet.

The Ukrainian president also claimed that 198,000 Russian soldiers had been killed and 550,000 wounded.

BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab describes chaotic scenes in the Syrian capital.

Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.

The Ukrainian president also claimed that 198,000 Russian soldiers had been killed and 550,000 wounded.

Rebel fighters and members of the public have gathered in Damascus to celebrate the end of President Assad's regime.

Syrians enter the palace in the capital city after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed.

Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".