Japanese summer festivals, or "matsuri," are a beloved tradition, attracting many who revel in the joy of Bon Odori, indulge in street food, and try their hand at classic festival games. How are foreign visitors enjoying these summer festivities?

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama survived a shaky back nine to shoot even-par 70 on Sunday at the St Jude Championship and win the opening leg of the PGA Tour's season-ending play-offs at TPC Southwind. (abc.net.au)

Weather officials in Japan are warning of heatstroke risk and forecast extremely hot weather for much of Japan on Sunday. (NHK)

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings says that it received a takeover offer from Canadian convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. (NHK)

The Japan meteorological agency recently issued for the first time in history a caution warning for the non Kai Mega thrust earthquake. Here's everything you need to know about Japan's upcoming superquake. (Dogen)

Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada.

Japan showcased remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics, winning a record 45 medals. These medalists are rewarded with cash prizes, but how did money become intertwined with the Olympics?

Tokyo Bay's waters have taken on a pale blue hue due to a phenomenon known as 'blue tide.' This occurs when a large amount of plankton dies and sinks to the bottom of the sea, leading to a decrease in oxygen levels in the water. Strong winds then cause the oxygen-depleted water to rise, resulting in the change in color.

After Typhoon No. 7 passed, clear skies spread over Hachijojima over the weekend, where tourists were seen enjoying hikes through landscapes that seemed to transport them back to the age of dinosaurs.

Some of the best food on earth is sold on the street and Japan is a country that knows this well. Food stalls called yatai (屋台) line the streets during Japan’s many street festivals and sell some of the most famous street food in the world. Today we’re going to do our best to channel that festive energy to make said famous foods at the crib. (Adam Witt)

Canon is set to enter the entertainment business by leveraging mixed reality (MR) technology, which blends real and virtual imagery.

China's fishing ban in the East China Sea, including the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and the Taiwan Strait, ended on August 16.

Google has announced the launch of a new AI-powered feature in six countries, including Japan and the United Kingdom.

Although Japan is known for its efficient and on-time public transport system, taxis provide a pleasant alternative for traveling directly between places and remove the difficulty of figuring out the oft-times complicated train or bus network. (japan-guide.com)

First time in Fukuoka and ang saya!!! Ang init pero ang saya hahaha! Also, this is the city where ramen originated so I was so happy!! (Laureen Uy)

A Mexican man was rescued after washing ashore on Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.

So I recently traveled to the US with my family from Japan, and I was a bit stunned on how much things cost in America compared to Japan. (Paolo fromTOKYO)

There has been endless hand-wringing and finger-pointing following the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster. But the full effects of the disaster are still shrouded in secrecy, and both TEPCO and the Japanese Government have limited any meaningful analysis of the disaster’s impact on health and the environment. (Free Documentary)

In recent years, the online gaming industry in Japan has experienced a significant boom, drawing millions of players into the digital world.

Typhoons have been charting unusual paths this year, making landfall on the Pacific side of Tohoku, sparking keen interest in a new variety of rice that can withstand such disasters.

The race to determine the successor to Prime Minister Kishida within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is intensifying. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has reportedly conveyed his intention to run for the LDP presidency to his close associates. Meanwhile, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato has also begun preparations for his candidacy.

Five mountains surrounding Japan's ancient capital Kyoto served as the stage for a spectacular bonfire festival on Friday, attracting tens of thousands of people. (NHK)

In 1945, 79 years ago, the American military’s air raids on Japan's mainland intensified. Last year, footage of these air raids was discovered in Gunma Prefecture. The film captured what could be described as “the real scenes of air raids as seen by the Japanese people at the time.”

As Japan's summer vacation drags on, economic hardship is hitting single-parent families particularly hard. A recent survey revealed that about one in three children in these households are limited to just two meals a day during the summer, as school lunches are no longer available.

In Muroran, Hokkaido, an astonishing scene unfolded as the front yard of a home suddenly became overrun with deer. The surprised resident shared their experience of the unusual event.