OSAKA, Aug 04 (News On Japan) - The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, a popular summer event in Osaka, celebrated its 36th year on the August 3rd, drawing around 500,000 visitors.
Despite the heat, crowds of spectators enjoyed a vibrant display of fireworks synchronized with music for about an hour.
Source: YOMIURI
The Yokohama District Court on Monday sentenced a former manager of Bigmotor's Kawasaki branch to a fine of 200,000 yen for damaging public property by cutting azaleas in front of the store.
A lightning strike at a live event venue in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, injured nine people, but none are in life-threatening condition.
The Japan Shogi Association celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, hosting a commemorative ceremony in Tokyo, along with the unveiling of a newly completed Shogi Hall.
Lime, the world’s largest electric scooter-sharing service, has announced a collaboration with a major insurance company to pursue a full-scale entry into the Japanese market.
A man was arrested in Higashi-Osaka for allegedly abducting three girls, one of whom has died, with around 80 empty medicine shells discovered in his home.
The charm of Japanese antique markets lies in discovering rare items before they fade into obscurity. These markets have become a gathering spot for foreign treasure hunters, whose interest now surpasses that of Japanese collectors.
As Mount Fuji's climbing season nears its September 10 closure, rescue calls have surged, and fatalities have more than doubled compared to last year. Over 170,000 climbers have ascended this season, facing harsh weather conditions, including cold temperatures and altitude sickness.
A new Osaka Metro station, located nearest to the venue for the Osaka-Kansai Expo set to open in April next year, will begin operation on January 19.
When you think of Nagoya, you think of Nagoya Castle, built in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu. So, we’ve come to the castle town. (It's Time to Travel)
Learn Japanese pitch-accent and pronunciation from my Patreon Series "Japanese Phonetics" (Dogen)
Planning a trip to Japan can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. From its bustling cities to its serene temples, Japan offers a diverse array of experiences that will leave you in awe.
Universal Studios Japan has begun its annual Halloween event, running from September 5 to November 4. This year, a new character has been introduced to protect visitors from the attacking zombies.
Despite it being the season to enjoy fresh sashimi, a blooming sea creature threatens to disrupt supplies due to its potential large-scale resurgence after 15 years.
