In the just ended round, about 7,900 tons of water containing small amounts of radioactive tritium was discharged.

Agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki handed out rice balls made from Japanese rice to shoppers during a Japanese food fair.

The fee will be increased from the current ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 for a single-entry visa and from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000 for a multiple-entry visa starting July 1.

The announcement means that the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent.

The Iran war discussions are a high-risk scenario for ​all sides in the conflict, the broader Middle East, and for Vance's political ambitions.

The reality of four years of war pushed deeper into everyday life on Thursday when a swarm of nearly 200 drones hit Moscow's oil refinery.

The outline calls for allowing male members of the male line of former imperial family branches who are 15 or over to be adopted into the family.

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland planned for Friday were earlier called off as fighting flared in Lebanon, creating new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations.

Themes of vengeance and closure are nothing new in the world of crime dramas, but few tackle them with the emotional nuance of TBS' "Tagusari Bros."

Ueda, 74, was hospitalized on June 9 for treatment of a liver cyst infection and didn't attend a policy meeting earlier this week.

The number of ​refugees and asylum seekers in the European Union and Britain stood at 9.59 million in 2025, little changed from ⁠9.58 million a year earlier.

The ads will appear on the free version and the Go plan, priced at ¥1,400 per month, but will not be shown to users under 18 or who subscribe to higher-priced tiers.

Many are either run by a human with a remote control or stuck doing one narrow task.

In conclusion, this MOU is, at best, a product of compromise, if not a failure.

The airline has unveiled plans for a "wellness zone," extra legroom and animated lighting on its flights from Sydney to London.

The oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575, is the only one in the country offering Japanese studies.

Researchers looked at Dubai, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seattle and Shenzhen using a new way to document dynamic changes unfolding in each ​of these cities in near real-time.

Investment in the technology comes as Europe faces a debate over reducing reliance on the United States.

The mother of a 16-year-old girl who died from emaciation following detention and alleged menacing interrogations by authorities is seeking compensation, in the latest case of what is known as "hostage justice."

The attacks are part of a wider Ukrainian campaign to cripple the oil industry whose revenues finance Russia's ‌war effort.

The draft revision of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan highlights the growing risk of cyberattacks that exploit AI.

Exports of some key types of tungsten, as well as rare-earths dysprosium and terbium, stayed at zero in May, according to Chinese customs data.

As the two sides eye a deal to end the war that could unlock billions of dollars ​for Iran, the elite Revolutionary Guard is poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries.

Immigration, trade and the economy were all key issues during the Brexit campaign.

Footage went viral online after Japan supporters were seen putting their trash in blue plastic bags following Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas.

Construction costs for the eight routes being considered now range from ¥1.7 trillion to ¥7.9 trillion, the transport ministry said.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chided the U.S. leader for acting with far greater deference to the enemies ​of the West than he does toward old, established allies.

Fukui Prefecture routinely ranks among Japan's least-visited prefectures, but a crop of young professionals in the tourism industry are pushing a new set of charms.

Hiromu Sakahara was convicted of robbery-murder after a liquor shop owner was killed and her safe was stolen in the town of Hino, Shiga Prefecture. He died in 2011.

All Japan-linked vessels ​carrying ‌Japanese crew members have now evacuated the Gulf, the Foreign Ministry said.

Fukuoka Airport and Nagoya's Chubu Centrair International Airport rounded out Japan's top three airports graded on punctuality, passenger experience and facilities.

Clark ‌will have ‌to return early Friday to complete the round and then begin his second round.

While the bill addresses concerns about counting votes and public service announcements, the question of legislating internet and social media commercials about amendments remains.

The fire started around 11 a.m at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Kita Ward.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee can now certify anything as "endangering national security" and thus restrict freedom of expression.

McIlroy could not take full advantage, however, firing a 1-under par 69 and twice squandering the lead.

The performances have challenged predictions that the expanded finals would be full of one-sided contests.

The French president's efforts have often failed to yield lasting strategic gains, though his vision of European Union "strategic autonomy" is gaining traction.

Scientists, pharmaceutical companies and funding bodies have been racing to develop new vaccines and treatments that can be swiftly and safely tested in humans.

Core consumer prices, excluding fresh food, rose 1.4% year on year in May, in line with economists' expectations and matching the lowest level since 2022.

The tree was planted at a park with a memorial monument for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

A Black admiral fixed one of the U.S. Navy's worst messes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.

The $14 million pool repainting project is already running into problems: the paint is peeling off and the pool is full of green algae.

A decade after the Brexit referendum, surveys show most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake.

Japan's first match was played in Dallas, where the air conditioning in the stadium was noticeable, ‌but Monterrey presents a very different challenge due to the expected heat.

Reform UK's emphatic defeat in Thursday's Makerfield by-election laid bare the political handicaps that stand in the way of it reaching 10 Downing Street.

The crash occurred late afternoon near Bedford, a town around 90 kilometers north of the U.K. capital, and involved two London-bound trains on the same track.

Reopened on April 29 after an extensive refurbishment, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi gives its sister accommodation around the corner a serious run for its money.

The move comes amid complaints of lodgers partying at night, ignoring trash rules, and leaving cigarette butts on the streets.

The development paves the way for the government to provide subsidies to preserve the nationwide post office network.

This year, the G7 once again muddled through. It avoided the worst outcome — a public display of disarray

The ‌gathering, organized by Niagara Parks, welcomed hundreds of people just steps away from the cascading waterfalls.

The central bank deputy governor warned that it could be forced to conduct more rapid interest rate hikes later on if it is late with necessary adjustments.

Ukraine has developed a reputation as a master of drone warfare, which has helped an otherwise-outgunned Kyiv hold out for more ‌than four ‌years against Russia.

The victory gave Javier Aguirre's side six points from two matches and ensured its first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30.

The finance minister's comments were less threatening than when Japan intervened in April.

The renewed GCAP backing comes less than a week after the apparent failure of the Future Combat Air System — a program led by France, Germany and later Spain.

Banks use significant risk transfers mainly to increase their capacity for new lending or shareholder payouts by shifting risks on loan tranches to investors.

The emperor said he hopes the friendly and cooperative ties between Japan and the Netherlands will become deeper and more multifaceted for next-generation youths and children.

Trump's critics say at this point he has gotten much less and given up much more to Tehran.