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.
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Japan's Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino, turned 18 on September 6, officially becoming an adult member of the Imperial family.
The Ariake Urban Sports Park, which will open next month at the former Tokyo Olympic skateboarding site, was previewed Thursday ahead of its official opening on October 12.
Wakayama City has decided to tackle the stray dog issue in Japan's Amalfi with a firm approach, setting up early morning patrols and dog traps.
An ancient multiplication table, believed to be the oldest in Japan, has been discovered at the ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara Prefecture.
The Emperor of Japan carried out the annual rice harvest on Wednesday afternoon in the paddy fields of Tokyo's Imperial Palace, wearing rubber boots and holding a sickle, carefully harvesting the ripened rice stalks one by one with practiced hands.
The Fukuoka Prefectural Labor Bureau under the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced a 51-yen increase in the minimum wage for Fukuoka Prefecture, bringing the hourly wage to 992 yen, marking the largest increase to date.
The shortage of rice is causing prices to increase, and this is affecting packaged rice products, which are known for their long shelf life.
Sources say Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings has decided it cannot accept a takeover bid from a Canadian firm at this point, as the buyout price is too low to match its corporate value. (NHK)
The total cash earnings received by workers in Japan increased by 3.6% in July compared to last year, marking the second consecutive month of positive growth in real wages after adjusting for inflation.
Tachibana Takashi spent thirteen years building a popular political movement, and immediately destroyed it all with extremely simple blunders. (Japanalysis)
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Space startup 'ispace,' aiming to achieve the first moon landing by a private Japanese company, has announced the completion of transporting its lunar rover from Luxembourg to Japan.
The Nagoya City Science Museum in Naka Ward, Nagoya, is aiming to 'multilingualize' its exhibits. Currently, around 10% of the museum's 1.3 million annual visitors are foreigners, but there have been no explanations provided in foreign languages for the experimental shows or exhibit guides.
The Ariake Urban Sports Park, which will open next month at the former Tokyo Olympic skateboarding site, was previewed Thursday ahead of its official opening on October 12.
The first auction of autumn salmon was held on September 3rd in Sapporo, where the highest bid reached 88,888 yen per kilogram. This is the highest price recorded since 2014, when statistics began being tracked, and it’s approximately four times higher than last year's price.
An event featuring original artwork and famous scenes from the popular manga Kaiji began on August 24 at Telepia Hall in Higashi Ward, Nagoya.
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A new documentary titled Documentary of Baby Assassins offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the third installment in the Baby Assassins action series, Baby Assassins: Nice Days.
Street performances have given rise to numerous artists, with famous names like Yuzu and Kobukuro having started their careers on the streets. However, one of the 'sacred grounds' for street performances is currently facing an existential threat.
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.
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.
Sōya (宗谷) is a retired Japanese icebreaker ship that operated for a large part of the 20th century. She was commissioned in 1936 and launched in 1938. (Cory May)