UNESCO has officially inscribed Italian cuisine on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking the first time an entire national cuisine—not just a dish—earned global recognition.
Japan is preparing to raise its visa fees starting fiscal year 2026, marking the first adjustment in 48 years as the government updates costs for processing and administrative services.
A research team from Kumamoto University has discovered a new species of sea anemone found in the deep seabed off Japan’s coast, adding to the country’s growing list of unique marine biodiversity.
King Charles arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a historic meeting with Pope Leo, marking the first time in nearly 500 years that a British monarch has publicly prayed with a pontiff since the Church of England’s split from Rome.