Tokyo's summer tradition, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, was held on Saturday night, drawing approximately 910,000 people to the Asakusa area, where strict security measures were enforced.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have announced the average life expectancy for Japanese people last year, with women having an average life expectancy of 87.14 years, and men 81.09 years, both about half a month higher than the previous year.

The impact of rising prices is being felt at summer festivals, with essential items like ice shavings and goldfish scooping seeing significant price increases.

Temp job matching service 'Timee' has gone public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange amidst increasing labor shortages and diversified work styles.

A video of Taro Yasufuku, a new announcer at TV Yamanashi, dancing in a suit has gone viral on social media, surpassing 1.7 million views.

Theft of air conditioner outdoor units has surged as Japan's heatwave continues, leaving some businesses unable to run critical cooling systems.

In Japan, foreign tourists are flocking to unexpected locations, with some spots reporting that 90% of their visitors are from overseas. A closer look reveals why these places, often unnoticed by locals, are drawing such attention.

Starting in October, the Japanese government will introduce a new support measure aimed at addressing the logistics industry's labor shortage, known as the "2024 Problem," by offering up to 5 yen in points per delivery for using services like "Leave Delivery," where packages are left at the door.

A manager of a men's concept cafe in Tokyo's Akihabara district has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act by introducing female customers to illegal men's massage parlors to pay off high bills.

A dinosaur fossil found in a stratum dating back approximately 110 million years (Early Cretaceous) in Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, has been identified as a new genus and species of the small carnivorous dinosaur family Troodontidae, which is closely related to birds.

A massive mural of siblings Hifumi and Uta Abe, who are set to compete in judo at the Paris Olympics and aim for consecutive gold medals, was unveiled on July 26 in their hometown of Kobe.

A hidden omakase sushi spot in one of Tokyo's most heavily trafficked hubs, that’s delicious and traditional, yet modern, young and tourist-friendly. That's Sushi Hajime. (Japan by Food)

A new product development platform, 'Imaginary Product Mall,' is set to launch, bridging the gap between consumers and small businesses.

Tokyo Japanese Food tour at Japan's newly created spot in Azabudai Hills. This is the full tour experience of this location just nestled between Kamiyacho and Roppongi-Itchome station, Azabudai Hills feels like a little modern garden city all of its own. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

Japan's total population stood at 124.88 million as of January 1 this year, a decrease of over 530,000 from the previous year, further accelerating the trend of a declining birthrate and aging population.

Osaka's Minami district, a prominent entertainment area in western Japan, is experiencing a significant shift in its host club industry. Every night, patrons and hosts engage in strategic interactions, but recently, a noticeable change has emerged: an influx of host clubs from Tokyo's Kabukicho district.

Convenience store giant Lawson was delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on July 24, as it enters a joint management system with Mitsubishi Corporation and KDDI.

The national average minimum wage for this fiscal year has been set at 1,054 yen per hour, with the increase of 50 yen marking the largest ever.

A new multi-use complex has opened in Shibuya, Tokyo, an area experiencing a significant development boom, often described as a once-in-a-century transformation.

Amazon has launched a new service in Japan called Amazon Pharmacy, which delivers prescription drugs to customers' homes.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for potential heatstroke, predicting higher than average temperatures nationwide from next month through October.

The final deliberations to set this year’s guideline for raising the minimum wage have ended without a consensus between labor and business representatives in Japan, resulting in a postponed outcome.

The number of raccoons captured in Tokyo is on the rise. These animals, increasingly making homes in residential areas, have even been found raising their young in attics.

Japan is one of the countries that have the highest potential to reshape the global economy.

Crane games, where players attempt to grab prizes, are now found not only in game centers but also in convenience stores. Since March 2024, major convenience store chain Lawson has been actively installing crane game machines and aims to expand to 1,000 stores nationwide by fiscal year 2025.