Cute characters, folk horror and lingering trauma: "Chiikawa" makes an unexpectedly haunting leap to the big screen.

The two men were suspected of fitting e-bikes with throttles that made them run twice as fast without the need to pedal.

Insurers, reinsurers and brokers don't see the latest bouts of extreme heat as a temporary shock, but as a long-term trend.

The number soared 83.1% from a year earlier, reflecting rising materials and logistics costs amid tensions in the Middle East.

The episode triggered a security scare in the heavily fortified border region, according to media reports, with military units issuing ​evacuation notices to nearby residents.

Eddie Howe's stunning departure comes less than a month before the start of the new Premier League season.

The assumption that Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security could be treated separately — each requiring distinct international organizations and strategies — no longer holds true.

Market participants want answers to a far bigger question than last quarter's profitability: Is the pace of AI infrastructure spending sustainable?

The move is aimed at encouraging Japanese companies, universities and research institutions to take part in international joint research projects.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he held a call Thursday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to lay the groundwork for President Xi Jinping's U.S. visit in September.

Indian authorities have struggled to keep pace with the protest movement, which flooded Instagram with posts and reels, coordinating demonstrations and spreading viral content.

A KCNA editorial has said ​the increase in U.S. Forces Japan personnel showed it was becoming a full-fledged "war ⁠command" and accused Washington of preparing ⁠for conflict.

Four women and three men are so far in the running to succeed U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term on Dec. 31.

Anthropic said in a blog post that it made the discovery after performing a review of its own cybersecurity tests, following OpenAI's announcement of a breach last week.

Officials have been warning that efforts might be made to prop up the currency if it weakened too much or too fast.

The Saudi nuclear deal is in the same way designed to solve a tactical problem precipitated by the Iran war.

Convenience store operators and the Red Cross Society in Taiwan have begun accepting donations.

The company will target regional banks seeking to strengthen point programs and businesses such as transportation with larger customer bases.

One of the most surprising outcomes from a whiplash year of tariffs may be that China has emerged in a position of relative strength, with lower tariffs than last year.

India has the world's largest youth population, with most in school. But millions graduate ill prepared for university and work, even as families pay more than ever for education.

Shinkansen lines, flights and highways began resuming operations Friday, suggesting the damage to infrastructure was not as devastating as the 2016 temblor.

The firm forecast operating income of ¥3.16 trillion for its fiscal half-year, which translates into a weaker-than-anticipated ¥1.89 trillion projection for the current quarter

Media reports around the world have suggested the secrecy reflected Netanyahu's waning influence or growing dissatisfaction with him within the Trump administration.

Returning to Japan in Bayern colors, Momoko Tanikawa reflected on her rapid development in Germany before helping the Bundesliga champion open its preseason with a win in Saitama.

Sony has been shifting its resources toward accumulating entertainment assets spanning music, games and anime, while scaling back in low-margin areas in consumer electronics.

Mayfield is entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million contract he signed in March 2024, with his $33.33 million annual salary ranked 16th among NFL quarterbacks.

Japan's sporting world has mobilized to support earthquake-hit Kumamoto, with leagues, clubs and players contributing to relief and encouraging donations for those affected.

The Bank of Japan's decision to sit tight was widely expected as the central bank just raised its policy rate from 0.75% to 1% in June.

The missile was launched from the destroyer JS Chokai in the Pacific Ocean, according to the Defense Ministry.

John Stones played five times for England at the recent World Cup in North America, making his 94th international appearance in the semifinal loss to Argentina.

Economic changes including easing land-use restrictions, allowing businesses to import fuel and medications, and authorizing private tourist companies were discussed by lawmakers.

In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar.

Russia has ‌used North Korean missiles before, but the latest deployment points to a fresh stock of weapons that Moscow can draw on as it intensifies missile attacks, sources said.

A Hamas official and a diplomat close to the Cairo talks said the progress would be tested by Israel's response and whether this allowed a broad accord to be reached.

Masaki Nishiyama's debut feature is a polished, provocative take on horror tropes, with a riveting performance by newcomer Risa Sierra.

The Gulf push for a bigger Chinese role is driven by growing frustration, Gulf sources say.

The report, submitted to the city on Thursday, found that Takeharu Yamanaka, 53, yelled at subordinates, called them "morons" and "human scum."

Former police officer Zhang Yabo described Xinjiang as a giant prison that imprisoned not only countless innocent Uyghurs "but also the souls of those ordered to enforce it."

The 28-year-old actor looks back on her formative experiences with some of the most acclaimed contemporary Japanese directors.

The Fed kept interest rates unchanged in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, but the vote drew three dissents from the 12-member panel.

For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has sought to modernize Japan's intelligence system, the upgrade represents a political win and the foundation for a broader overhaul.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi voiced her hopes for Japan to have "one of the world's highest levels of cyber defense" during a cybersecurity meeting.

Customs officials found 14 bags of ecstasy — more than 70,000 pills — in the pilot's suitcase and 4 grams of meth, thought to be for personal use, in his hand luggage.

In a recent study, eSafety found most children between the ages of 10 and 15 were using social media as frequently in March as ‌they had ‌before the ban.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government received 12,059 applications in the six months through March for its subsidy program — well above its projection of about 9,500.

The two-way star has been battling inflammation and soreness in the knee for weeks and skipped the Major League Baseball All-Star Game to receive treatment and rest.

Tuesday's quake was measured at magnitude 7.1, or shindo 7, the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale.

In Hefei, the heart of China’s memory-chip industry, factories can barely keep up with the world’s appetite for AI hardware. In Changchun, the rust-belt home of gasoline-powered carmaking, officials admitted to "unprecedented” difficulties — a phrase later removed after drawing social media attention.

State television TVE reported that 2,000 to 3,000 people had crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Thursday as Spain deployed military units to reinforce police there.

Momo, Kohaku, Tango, Shandy and the others were on the ground floor of Aeon Mall in Kumamoto Prefecture when the deadly 7.1 magnitude quake hit on Tuesday.

The Tokyo consumer price index is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends.

The rural accommodation finds decadence in the northern prefecture's natural resources.

The government's latest plan comes as the number of foreign residents reaches record levels, while Japan faces a shrinking population and labor shortages.

Technology has transformed rice farming in Japan, extending older farmers' careers while making succession a matter of choice.

Conversational fluency is different from the language needed to follow classroom lessons, understand abstract concepts and produce sustained academic writing.

Featuring orange and black lines on a white body, the N700ST train was put on display at the ceremony held at Hitachi's Kasado Works in the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

The suspension of the program due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a "humanitarian issue and a top priority in Japan-Russia relations," Takaichi said.

Soaring oil and raw-material costs, along with disrupted supply routes, are squeezing global manufacturers as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

The decision comes despite opposition party criticism and concerns among fellow LDP members about how lost revenue — ¥5 trillion annually — from the reduction would be covered.

Using the generative technology and a picture of their victim's face, harassers can fabricate invasive images portraying their targets.