Typhoon No. 24 (Krovahn) was moving southeast near Okinawa early on September 6, bringing strong winds, high waves and locally heavy rain to the Nansei Islands while moisture carried by the storm raised the risk of heavier rainfall across western and eastern Japan, with its center located about 110 kilometers southeast of Naha at 3 a.m., a central atmospheric pressure of 992 hectopascals and maximum sustained winds of 18 meters per second.

Tokyo has unveiled the design for a major redevelopment of the plaza outside Shinjuku Station's west exit, with a landmark tree, water-play area and event space planned as part of a transformation centered on "greenery, light and people" that is scheduled for completion in 2035.

A late former professor at Asahikawa Medical University has won the Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine for scientifically examining the proper way to blow the nose, extending Japan's streak of Ig Nobel winners to 20 consecutive years.

Night trains are making a comeback across Japan, with railway operators introducing new overnight services and even experimenting with overnight Shinkansen trains as demand grows for alternatives that combine transportation, accommodation and the experience of traveling through the night.

Bear sightings and attacks have been reported across Japan throughout the summer, with animals damaging sheds, attacking livestock and injuring people, while experts warn that autumn is the most dangerous season as bears expand their range in search of food.