At the international ferry terminal in Osaka Port, a ferry bound for Busan, South Korea, departs three times a week. During the summer vacation, the terminal is bustling with groups enjoying a sea voyage and Korean families returning home after traveling through Japan. (News On Japan)

Yamada Yu, who secured a medal for the second consecutive time in the Paris Olympics fencing men's epee team event, returned to his hometown in Mie Prefecture on August 27. (News On Japan)

A government survey shows that matchmaking apps are now the most common way for young people in Japan to find a spouse. This has officials considering how to tap social networking as a way to encourage more people to marry. (NHK)

The second semester began on August 27 for elementary and junior high schools in Osaka City, with opening ceremonies held in classrooms as a precaution against heatstroke. (News On Japan)

A tourist was bitten by a boar at a popular night view spot in Fukuoka City on Sunday afternoon, following the appearance of a fully grown boar and three piglets. (News On Japan)

A male high school teacher in Saitama City has been arrested for allegedly installing a small camera in the dressing room of a school dormitory to secretly film female students. (News On Japan)

Japan has lodged a strong protest with China after a Chinese warplane intruded into Japanese airspace on Monday. (NHK)

Fresh Casinoは、未成年者がサイトにアクセスできないよう、最先端の安全対策を導入しています。 (News On Japan)

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in her 40s after following her on a motorcycle as she disembarked from a bus in Hachioji City, Tokyo. (News On Japan)

Taro Kono, the Digital Minister, held a press conference at the National Diet Building on Monday, officially announcing his candidacy for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election for the third time. (News On Japan)

Looking for a day trip from Tokyo? Yokohama, Japan’s second most populous city, is super accessible by train from Tokyo. While it's often known for having Japan’s largest Chinatown, there’s so much more to explore in this vibrant city. (Japan by Food)

Children on summer break had the chance to take on the role of a supercar mechanic at McLaren Nagoya on Sunday. (News On Japan)

A teacher at a junior high school in Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture, who was arrested on suspicion of secretly recording female students changing at the school where he works, has confessed that he 'did it 100 to 200 times.' (News On Japan)

Prince Akishino, his wife, and their son, Prince Hisahito, attended an entomological conference held in Kyoto Prefecture. (News On Japan)

As the Shichi-Go-San season approaches, preparations are already underway at Ikuta Shrine in Kobe City, where Miko are diligently packing chitose candy into special bags. (News On Japan)

In Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture, a traditional event known as ‘Chigo Dohyo-iri,’ which prays for the healthy growth of children, was held. (News On Japan)

In Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture, a traditional event known as ‘Chigo Dohyo-iri,’ which prays for the healthy growth of children, was held. (News On Japan)

A private small rocket named 'Kairos,' which exploded five seconds after takeoff during its March launch, is now set to make another attempt in December from a site in Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture. (News On Japan)

As the Japanese government designates August 26 as "Volcano Disaster Prevention Day" starting this year, an educational event was held at a museum in Tokyo, where participants deepened their understanding of volcanoes. (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)