In Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture, a traditional event known as ‘Chigo Dohyo-iri,’ which prays for the healthy growth of children, was held.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Nagoya for allegedly attempting to kill his grandmother by strangling her with an electrical cord and stabbing her with a knife. The grandmother, who was 78 years old, was later confirmed dead.
During the Pacific War, families were torn apart, leaving many Japanese behind in the Philippines who remain 'stateless' to this day.
Several individuals were spotted by a news trespassing into a luxurious mansion on Friday, raising questions about the state of the 'legendary ruins' once owned by a real estate tycoon.
A total of 109 people have reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea after playing in rivers in Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting the governor to issue an unusual call for residents to avoid these areas.
The person suspected of being involved in the vandalism of a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on August 19, left Japan for China on the day the graffiti was found.
The Emperor and Empress recently arrived at their summer residence in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, marking their first private retreat in 23 years without Princess Aiko.
The declining birthrate in Tokyo has reached a critical point, with the total fertility rate falling below 1 for the first time. Despite this, nearly 80% of unmarried young workers in the city are positive about marriage, according to a recent survey.