Mamoru Tanaka, left, pilots a drone as directed by an instructor in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is seen in this Jan.... The port call by the USS America, an amphibious assault ship, was criticized by three residents' groups who object to the base's growing military capabilities.... The USS America entered the Iwakuni base's port facility on Nov....

8, 2021, shows a statue of Akita dog Wasao in Ajigasawa, Aomori Prefecture.... The statue of Wasao, a big white furry canine with a squinty-eyed face who earned the nickname" busa kawaii"( ugly-yet-cute), was funded by donations and set up in a roadside rest area in the town in Aomori Prefecture.... The once-abandoned dog was brought up by Setsuko Kikuya, the late mother of Wasao's owner Tadamitsu Kikuya, and served as a local ambassador and tourism stationmaster at a local train station....

The Supreme Court is seen in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward in this Feb.... 1 the results of the Supreme Court justices' national review on 11 justices appointed after the previous general election in October 2017.... At 3, 411, 965 voters, or 5.96% of valid votes, Justice Ryosuke Yasunami received the fewest ballots calling for his dismissal....

Letters from successive emperors that were found at Jojuin, a sub-temple of Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, are unveiled to the media in the citys Higashiyama Ward on July 7, 2021.... The documents were found at Jojuin, a sub-temple opened by Gana at Kiyomizu Temple.... The temple announced the discovery on July 7....

PARIS--As weary fashionistas made it to the final sprint of Paris Fashion Week's 96 physical and digital spring-summer shows, Saturday's runways provided the spark to keep energy going, despite rain and gray skies.... A giant white historic hat cut a fine shape, but on closer inspection was made out of a cuddly toy bearing the face of an old bearded man. But while the humor was undeniable, there were also many moments of sublime fashion design.... But the looks departed quickly--and thankfully

Paramount forecasts that it will total$ 35 million including Monday’s grosses.... “ Scream, ” which cost about$ 24 million to make, added another$ 18 million in 50 international markets. That made for a solid revival for the self-aware slasher franchise.... Rights to the “ Scream ” films, once a reliable cash cow for Harvey and Bob Weinstein’s Miramax Films, were acquired by Spyglass Media Group, which produced the new film with Paramount....

Генералу Дугласу Макартуру 27августа изМосквы пришла телеграмма, вкоторой подтверждалось, что отимени Верховного главнокомандования советских вооруженных сил подписать Акт обезоговорочной капитуляции Японии уполномочен генерал-лейтенант Кузьма Николаевич Деревянко. Кроме него вделегацию входили ген

A female worker at Camp Zama who fell sick after doing disinfection work, which was not part of her regular cleaning tasks, is seen in Kanagawa Prefecture in this May 2021 photo.... According to U.S. Forces Japan, the system of ME workers has been in place since September 2001, but the number of workers who were classified as mission-essential and the types of their jobs remain undisclosed.... According to the All Japan Garrison Forces Labor Union's Sagamino branch, there were moves in Camp Za

Russian officials have hinted that Moscow could take measures like placing nuclear missiles close to the U.S. coastline, if the West fails to meet its security demands.U.S. officials are threatening to throw their weight behind a Ukrainian insurgency should Russia invade.... Recently, dozens have been sent to jail for posting jokes, poems, pictures, private messages and songs. Analysis: Cambodia has become the latest country in the region to embrace China’s authoritarian internet surveillance..