The peace bell at Hiroshima's Children’s Peace Monument is temporarily silenced. A family of sparrows is nesting inside, prompting officials to protect the birds until their fledglings leave.
Japan is considering new language requirements for permanent residency. This could impact long-term stays and visa applications.
The Singapore International Festival of Arts aims to attract a wider audience. The festival features theater spilling into everyday life.
The Japanese government is considering honoring speedskating star Miho Takagi. Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals, retired in March.
Trade discussions between the US and China are back on the agenda as regional ministers convene in Suzhou. This could influence economic stability and travel-related policies in the region.
Japan and the Philippines are set to begin talks on an intelligence-sharing agreement. This move aims to bolster regional security amid growing concerns over China's influence.
The government surveys aim to gain a better understanding of bear behavior in wide areas, as bears often roam across prefectural borders.
Growing illicit efforts to move precious metal driven by tax regimes
Visitors from eight Middle East nations dropped 21.4% to 22,300, reflecting flight cancellations and reductions.
Combination of factors is dimming the shine of one of the stars of Japanese restaurant culture. Izakaya are a unique part of Japanese food culture. Their closest analogy would be pubs, since izakaya s
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