Faded and illegible intersection signs are causing confusion and concern among residents in Himeji, a city in Hyogo Prefecture known for its iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With around 520,000 residents and high vehicle traffic, the deteriorating condition of road signage is becoming a serious issue, especially in areas frequented by tourists. (News On Japan)

As major corporations like Panasonic move to reduce headcounts, a quiet revolution is underway among Japan’s younger workers: the rise of quiet quitting. (News On Japan)

Children increasingly face exposure to inappropriate online ads even when accessing seemingly harmless websites such as cooking or game guides. In one notable case reported in March, users who opened a recipe site to cook with their children were startled by sudden sexually suggestive advertisements. (News On Japan)

Emojis have evolved into a shared shorthand for emotion and intent, shaping not only how people text, but how they relate to one another online. Now, as NTT Docomo prepares to retire its original emoji set after 26 years, it marks the end of a uniquely Japanese chapter in the global story of digital expression. (News On Japan)

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drafted a new strategy aimed at giving Japan an advantage in shaping international standards for emerging technologies such as next-generation solar cells. (News On Japan)

The second day of the Soma Nomaoi festival—designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the Japanese government—featured its most anticipated spectacles: the armored horse race and the sacred flag competition, held on May 25th at the Hibarigahara festival grounds in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. (News On Japan)

Mountain rescue recovered the five bodies a day after they were alerted to multiple pairs of abandoned skis.

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".

Officials say the blaze that caused the power outage is probably of "criminal origin".

Ukraine says the capital Kyiv region was the worst-hit overnight, while Russia says it destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones.

As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?

As a young player, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas had the world at his feet. Where did it all go wrong?

Japan has been struggling to cope with a combination of anaemic economic growth and a shrinking population for over 30 years. 2025 marks the tipping point when the rising costs outstrip the country's capacity to pay for them. (Financial Times)

Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

Anna Holligan transformed her bike into a mobile studio for the BBC in Amsterdam - now it has vanished.

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.