Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan on drug charges
American playwright Jeremy O Harris detained in Okinawa after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn about Japan's strict drug laws and the case details.
Category : Search result: Japan Imperial Family
Record £23m for Fabergé Winter Egg in London
A historic Fabergé egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a world-record £22.9 million at Christie's London. Discover the story of this imperial treasure.
Fabergé Winter Egg sets £22.9m world auction record
An 'exquisite' Fabergé Winter Egg, a gift from Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial treasure.
Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London
A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
£20m Fabergé Egg Heads for Record Christie's Auction
A diamond-encrusted Imperial Fabergé egg, crafted in 1913, could fetch £20 million at Christie's. Expert calls it 'the most iconic decorative art ever'. Discover its royal history.
Family rescued after sky dining crane malfunctions
A family was dramatically rescued after their 'sky restaurant' crane malfunctioned, leaving them suspended 125ft in the air. Read the full global briefing for December 1st.
Japan's bear crisis prompts Kyoto multilingual warnings
Kyoto posts urgent multilingual signs after record bear attacks across Japan. Learn the safety advice and why encounters have surged to unprecedented levels.
Man survives bear attack in Japanese public toilet
A 69-year-old security guard fought off a bear in a Japanese public toilet. This incident is part of a record-breaking surge in bear attacks across Japan, prompting military deployment and new insurance policies.
Japan court upholds same-sex marriage ban
A Tokyo court ruled Japan's same-sex marriage ban constitutional, reversing an earlier decision. The case now heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling on LGBTQ+ rights in the G7's only holdout.
Free flights to Japan for Brits - but there's a catch
All Nippon Airways launches free domestic flights for UK travellers to explore Japan's hidden gems and reduce overtourism. Find out how to book.
Japan offers free domestic flights to UK tourists
British tourists can now book complimentary internal flights in Japan with ANA to ease overtourism in Tokyo and Kyoto. Discover lesser-visited regions until 31 Jan 2026.
Japan to deploy missiles near Taiwan as China fumes
Japan confirms missile deployment on Yonaguni island near Taiwan, triggering a furious response from Beijing which calls it a 'red line' crossing. Read the latest on this major defence escalation.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
China bans all Japanese seafood in Taiwan row
China imposes a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports and advises against travel to Japan. Explore the economic fallout and diplomatic crisis.
Imperial Brands profits up on nicotine pouches and prices
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands reports profit growth, driven by cigarette price hikes and surging demand for oral nicotine pouches. The firm returns billions to shareholders.
Chess Broadway revival review: A messy production
The 2025 Broadway revival of 'Chess' struggles with a messy narrative, wasting the potential of its iconic Abba score. Read our full review of the Imperial Theatre production.
UK warns travellers after Japan bear attacks surge
The UK Foreign Office updates Japan travel advice following a record number of wildlife-related deaths. Stay informed and learn essential safety precautions for your trip.
UK issues 'danger to life' travel warning for Japan
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for Japan due to a surge in bear attacks. Learn about the safety precautions and the military response.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, ash reaches 14,400ft
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Four dead after boat capsizes off San Diego
Four people have died and five are injured after a small boat capsized near Imperial Beach. Authorities continue search operations. Read the latest updates.
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
First Permanent Pokémon Theme Park Opens 2026
The world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, opens in Japan next year featuring 600+ Pokémon. Tickets available from November 2025. Plan your adventure!
Japan allows police to shoot bears amid attack surge
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan's bear crisis: Record encounters spark emergency
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Japan's Takaichi positions as key figure in China policy
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Trump may withdraw US troops from Japan if re-elected
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers pulling American troops out of Japan in potential second term, raising alarm bells about Asian security and global military strategy.
Shinzo Abe's assassin death sentence upheld
Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
Page 1 of 4