A tearful Kusama Richard Keita of the idol group Aぇ! Group was released from the Mita Police Station in Tokyo on October 6th around 2 p.m., wearing a black suit and bowing deeply as he apologized. With his voice trembling, he said, “I sincerely apologize for the trouble I have caused,” lowering his head for about ten seconds. (News On Japan)

Osaka University’s Shimon Sakaguchi, a specially appointed professor, has been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work in immunology. Sakaguchi is best known for discovering “regulatory T cells,” a type of immune cell that suppresses excessive immune responses, a finding that has had far-reaching implications in medical science. (News On Japan)

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war.

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are heading to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to start indirect talks about ending the Israel-Gaza war.

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video.

Officials say 25 weather balloons carrying thousands of illicit cigarettes from Belarus were detected.

Officials say 25 weather balloons carrying thousands of illicit cigarettes from Belarus were detected.

At least one hiker has died and hundreds are still stranded near the mountain's eastern face.

Japan's biggest brewer has restarted six factories that produce its popular Super Dry beer.

Erin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.

Erin Patterson was jailed for a minimum of 33 years for murdering three people with a toxic mushroom meal.

HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank in Samoan waters a year ago.

HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sunk in Samoan waters a year ago.

The decision late on Sunday comes a day after the same judge barred the deployment of troops from the state of Oregon.

Chinese state media reports say around 350 people have been rescued and efforts are under way to reach more than 200 others.

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

The Resort Shirakami is a remarkable train because it’s available for those with JR Rail Passes! Just make a seat reservation. It takes you through some super scenic areas of Japan’s has a dining car and cafe, entertainment and more! (ONLY in JAPAN * GO)

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.

The collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school is the country's deadliest disaster this year.