Siberian Migrant 'Whooper Swans' Grace Lake Biwa

Japan's northern Akita Prefecture experienced a torrential deluge Friday, causing major flooding and the collapse of a bridge in Kamikoani Village.

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.

Nara Prefecture Police are urging tourists to refrain from mistreating deer at Nara Park, following an increase in troubling incidents. The deer at Nara Park are designated as national natural treasures, and recent months have seen a surge in abusive behavior towards them, coinciding with a rise in visitor numbers.

At Kyoto's Gion Festival, the procession of floats (Yamaboko Junko) took place on Wednesday, dazzling spectators with their vibrant floats despite the intense heat.

Things to do & eat | 2-day itinerary. This week we're headed on a little summer trip to one of Japan's more beautiful traditional towns, Takayama! (Sol Life)

The Dogo Onsen main building, which has been undergoing restoration and repair work, has fully reopened for the first time in five and a half years.

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

As the summer season heats up, the chants of the traditional 'Gyaru Mikoshi' parade ahead of the Tenjin Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, echoed through the shopping streets of Osaka on Tuesday.