The Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture has begun preparations for its next shikinen sengu, the ceremonial reconstruction of its shrine buildings and transfer of deities held once every 20 years. The process officially commenced on May 2nd with the Yamaguchi Festival, the first in a series of sacred rites. (News On Japan)

The technology giant says US tariffs will add around $900m to its costs this quarter.

Israel's PM says it will "not allow any threat" to the minority in Syria after sectarian clashes in which dozens were killed.

Israel's PM says it will "not allow any threat" to the minority in Syria after sectarian clashes in which dozens were killed.

Four children are among the dead after a bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, according to police.

A truck spilled hundreds of kilograms of metal shards on the M1 state highway in New South Wales, damaging 300 cars.

A truck spilled hundreds of kilograms of metal shards on the M1 state highway in New South Wales, damaging 300 cars.

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.

Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.

Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20.

Her song I Kissed a Girl is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20.

A chamberlain assigned to the Emperor's household has been dismissed by the Imperial Household Agency after it was discovered the aide had embezzled 3.6 million yen, or roughly 25,000 dollars, from an account used to cover the Imperial Family’s living expenses. (News On Japan)

The US vice-president says it is still up to Russia and Ukraine to end the "brutal" conflict.

The US vice-president says it is still up to Russia and Ukraine to end the "brutal" conflict.

Japan’s unemployment rate improved in fiscal 2024 for the first time in two years, falling by 0.1 percentage point from the previous year to 2.5 percent, according to government data released on May 2nd. (News On Japan)

Mike Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.

The cook reportedly still served the lunch after removing the snake, India's human rights body says.

A national emergency was declared and events for Israel's Independence Day on Thursday were cancelled as the fires spread near Jerusalem.

A 5,000-yen afternoon tea set sold at the UK Pavilion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo has sparked criticism, prompting an apology from the British Embassy. (News On Japan)