Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada.
A Mexican man was rescued after washing ashore on Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.
In Muroran, Hokkaido, an astonishing scene unfolded as the front yard of a home suddenly became overrun with deer. The surprised resident shared their experience of the unusual event.
Nishiawakura Village, located in the northeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, is a small village with a population of about 1,300 people. With no convenience stores and only two traffic lights, this village embarked on a significant initiative in 2008 called the 'Nishiawakura Century Forest Plan.'
The popular ramen shop 'Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori' in Osaka is known for its iconic dragon-shaped sign. The dragon's tail, which extends out from the wall, is a distinctive feature, and an awning is placed underneath it.
A fire in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, burned multiple disused boats and a storage shed after a man in his 70s ignited dried grass in an incinerator.
Japan is grappling with a significant issue as approximately 9 million houses have been left empty across the country. The nation's aging population, coupled with a declining birth rate, has led to a mass exodus of younger generations to urban areas, leaving many rural villages deserted. (Al Jazeera)
Nearly 90% of people are considering "perpetual memorial services," entrusting the management and memorialization of remains to temples or cemeteries, due to reasons such as the absence of someone to inherit graves.