Actor Miura Haruma called on people to watch his TV dramas in his final messages on social media. The popular Japanese actor died on Saturday in an apparent suicide.

In the July 10 post on Instagram, Miura wrote about an NHK drama on the theme of World War Two due to air next month. He said he would be happy if people of all generations take interest in the drama and watch it.

Sumo wrestler Asanoyama has been promoted to Ozeki, the sport's second highest rank.

The Japan Sumo Association made the decision on Wednesday. Representatives of the association visited the wrestler and his stable master at their lodging house in Osaka City to tell them about the promotion.