A junior high school girl drowned on Sunday while trying to save her younger sister at a beach in Saka Town, Hiroshima.

A woman who claimed to have discovered the dead body of a man in his apartment in Kyoto one week after his murder, has been arrested for stabbing to victim to death.

Kyoto, known for its rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks, is a popular destination for tourists year-round. However, the influx of visitors often results in crowded sites, especially during the summer. For those looking to avoid the hustle and bustle, there are hidden gems in Kyoto that offer a more tranquil experience.

Tsutomu Shirosaki, a former member of the Japanese Red Army, who was serving time for his involvement in the 1986 attack on the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia, died on the 20th of July at the age of 76.

A 43-year-old American male, who has been teaching English at elementary and junior high schools in Kanagawa Prefecture for 18 years, is voicing his struggles with living expenses.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested following Friday's discovery of a newborn baby's body at a golf course in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

Shoko Miyata, a 19-year-old gymnast and key member of Japan's women's gymnastics team, has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to smoking and drinking incidents.

A 54-year-old man was arrested after jumping onto the tracks at JR Osaki Station and attempting to flee following an accusation of molestation.

Action-packed Ultra Heroes Expo 2024 Summer Festival in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City showcases the public rehearsal of New Generation The Live!

Japan disbanded its military following its defeat in World War II and adopted a pacifist constitution that prohibits the country from engaging in war. (South China Morning Post)

A worldwide system failure affecting computers running 'Windows' has caused flight disruptions at Japan's domestic airports, with international flights being particularly impacted yesterday.

Japanese scientists have attached living skin to robot faces to make them “smile”. The University of Tokyo published its findings in late June 2024, along with a video of the material being stretched into an unsettling grin. (South China Morning Post)

McDonald's Japan announced that approximately half of the stores affected by a register malfunction on Friday have resumed operations.

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, 3,135,600 foreign visitors came to Japan in June, marking the highest number ever recorded for a single month.

The 'Hajimete Challenge' service is gaining popularity for helping children complete their first errands. The service, provided by Tokyo-based video production company WAGAKOTO, includes filming and editing the errand experience, which is then sent to parents.

The global system failure has impacted domestic flights in Japan, with footage from the international check-in counters at Narita Airport showing long lines of passengers and significant congestion due to delays in check-in procedures.

An explosion in an apartment in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, on Thursday night has been caught on dashcam, scattering debris and injuring three people.

As popular tourist spots in Hokkaido face disruptive behavior by foreign visitors, one small town has begun fighting back.

Japanese swords, also known as 'katanas,' are samurai sword made in Japan. Many sword collectors highly regard katanas for their sharpness, durability, and rich history. That's why a real katana can cost as much as $200,000.

Trying to solve the problem of finding a successor, a historic natto producer was taken over, only to have its funds siphoned off in a scam that is becoming increasingly common in Japan.

Japan's nationwide consumer price index (CPI) for June, which measures the price movement of goods and services consumed at home, rose by 2.6%.

A retrial at the Tokyo High Court has resulted in an upheld guilty verdict for a former employee of the major publishing company Kodansha, who was accused of murdering his wife in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. The court dismissed the appeal by the former employee, confirming the initial 11-year prison sentence.

A 25-year-old unemployed man has been arrested and sent to the prosecutor's office for threatening a female member of the popular idol group AKB48 with murder.

The benches under the overpass in Shinjuku Ward, originally intended for three people, now accommodate only one, following the local government's decision to screw poles into the benches in an effort to deter late-night drinkers gathering and making noise.

Shibuya Station, undergoing a once-in-a-century large-scale redevelopment, will open a new ticket gate to improve accessibility in previously less convenient areas.