A malfunction in the registers at McDonald's continues to persist since this morning, with no resolution in sight. Our reporter, Izumi, reports from a store that was temporarily closed.

Osaka for Foodies on a Budget! Here are Stephanie’s BEST street food, restaurant and cheap eats recommendations! Osaka is a food paradise, renowned for its accessible and affordable cuisine, including food stall snacks and Michelin-rated dishes. Together, we will explore the best budget-friendly eats around the famous Dotonbori and Namba areas and discover the most delicious, must-try spots in 2024! (Japan by Food)

The leaders' meeting of the 'Pacific Islands Summit,' involving Japan and Pacific island nations, was held in Tokyo, resulting in the adoption of a leaders' declaration emphasizing future cooperation.

The Japanese government is considering revising the policy that reduces pensions for those working past age 65. However, a significant proposal to extend the pension premium payment period from age 60 to 65 has been deferred.

In Kiyosato, Hokkaido, cherry salmon are making their way back from the Sea of Okhotsk to rivers to spawn as the breeding season approaches. These fish are showcasing their powerful jumps, attempting to scale a waterfall approximately 2.5 meters high.

On the night of July 17, Kamakura held its first fireworks festival in five years. Despite recent rain keeping Tokyo's temperatures below 30°C, dangerous heat is expected to return by Saturday.

Six Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly cultivating approximately 1500 cannabis plants for sale in a warehouse in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Japan's third largest newspaper company, the Mainichi Shimbun, announced on Wednesday that it would cease newspaper deliveries in Toyama Prefecture by the end of September this year. Currently, only the morning edition is being published in Toyama, with the estimated circulation falling to 840 copies in 2023.

As concerns over labor shortages and customer harassment grow, NTT Communications has announced the development of a next-generation contact center utilizing domestic generative AI known for its strong Japanese language processing capabilities.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced the end of the rainy season in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions. With the rainy season's conclusion, severe heat has returned.

The smash-hit Japanese period epic scored the most nominations of any series this year and follows 'Squid Game' as just the second non-English-language show to be recognized in the best drama category. (hollywoodreporter.com)

A new variant, KP.3, different from those before, has emerged, and some say we are now in the 11th wave. The new variant is highly contagious, with symptoms primarily including throat pain and fever.

Fourteen high school students in Tokyo were hospitalized after consuming extremely spicy potato chips that are not recommended for people under 18 years old.

Japan's largest sports-related companies' exhibition SPORTEC has opened, showcasing the latest technologies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).

A lawmaker in Ōkawara Town, Miyagi Prefecture, has come under fire after an elementary school student's essay revealed that he was playing a smartphone game during an assembly session.

Toyota announced that it will continue to halt the production of three models beyond August due to a certification fraud issue affecting mass production of automobiles.

23-year-old Kaishu Sano, a defensive midfielder on Japan's national soccer team, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.

The food that is prepared at this Japanese boys high school is of the highest quality! This chef takes pride in serving the students healthy and delicious meals, some of the quality of the dishes will amaze you! The students seem to love it! (Japanese Food Craftsman)

The annual Gion Festival in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto reached a climax on Tuesday, with people flocking to see the ornate floats.

A man threatened staff with a knife at Takahama City Hall in Aichi Prefecture on Tuesday, before pouring kerosine on his head and lighting it.

Japanese swords, or katanas, have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. However, many people often find themselves puzzled, thinking that all swords look the same and unsure of how to appreciate them. To address this, a special exhibition is being held to help enthusiasts distinguish and enjoy these historical weapons.

Japanese Major League Baseball star Ohtani Shohei participated in the Red Carpet Show ahead of the All-Star Game, and he brought his pet dog to the spectacle...in style. (NHK)

Panasonic Holdings plans to sell its commercial large projector business to Orix for around 100 billion yen ($633 million). Panasonic's commercial large projectors were used during the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and are scheduled to be used in the upcoming Paris Olympics starting next week.

An eruption of Sakurajima on July 14th that sent plumes of smoke as high as 4,500 meters has been captured on camera.

As Japan comes under a wave of strict new laws decreed by Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the tension is set to burst when a group of 47 Ronin carry out a now legendary attack against a rival government official, eventually coming to be known as the Ako Incident. (The Shogunate)