A driver was arrested Tuesday after a woman in her 80s was hit by a van and dragged for about 2 kilometers in western Tokyo, resulting in her death, police said. (Kyodo)

Japan's government has compiled a set of measures to reduce the pressing problem of hay fever. It aims to cut pollen dispersal in half over 30 years by reducing cedar forests. (NHK)

Police said Wednesday they retrieved a body of a man who went missing in a cave tour on the southern island of Yonaguni, in Okinawa Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Today, we are staying in Capsule Hotel Block Room located in Akabane, Tokyo, Japan. Just relax and enjoy the video! (travelgeek)

Hakone is a popular destination from Tokyo to enjoy hotsprings, dynamic snenery of nature, and ride on some mountain rails. This is my travel vlog to Hakone with some information that might be helpful for travelers considering visiting Hakone. :) (Tokyo Kenchan)

Japan's Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) started trading carbon credits on Wednesday, as the world's fifth-largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter put in place a key element of its strategy to tackle climate change. (Reuters)

Shogi star Fujii Sota has become the first player to hold all eight major titles after winning the Oza championship. (NHK)

But PM Benjamin Netanyahu describes any claim Israel received a specific warning as "totally fake news".

The prime minister and a leading opposition figure say they will work together to combat Hamas.

Controversial artist Petr Pavlensky's online post scuppered Benjamin Griveaux's candidacy for mayor of Paris.

The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.

Australia will soon hold a historic vote - its neighbour is well ahead on recognising Indigenous people.

Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.

The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

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Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.

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The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.