Tokyo police have arrested seven men in their 20s on suspicion of abducting and confining a man in Itabashi Ward for three months beginning in January, subjecting him to repeated beatings that left him with injuries requiring six months to heal. (News On Japan)

A male high school student was arrested for attacking two women with a hammer in the women’s restroom at JR Chiba Station. (News On Japan)

In the town of Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture, known as the 'whale town,' two whales were relocated ahead of the official beach opening to prepare for a special summer event. (News On Japan)

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced at 11 a.m. on July 18th that the Kanto-Koshin, Hokuriku, and southern Tohoku regions appear to have entered the post-rainy season period. (News On Japan)

As candidates in the upcoming House of Councillors election increasingly emphasize policies targeting foreign nationals, social media has seen a surge in claims—denied by the government—that foreigners are unfairly benefiting from Japan's welfare system. (News On Japan)

Two university students previously arrested for stealing around 70 items from the Osaka-Kansai Expo site have been rearrested on suspicion of stealing additional merchandise, including the highly sought-after black version of the Myakumyaku mascot. (News On Japan)

The average price of newly built condominiums in Tokyo's 23 wards reached an all-time high in June, highlighting the continued rise in urban property values. (News On Japan)

Mitsubishi Corporation has announced plans to acquire part of Norway’s Grieg Seafood, investing approximately 150 billion yen in the deal. The Japanese trading house already owns Cermaq, the world’s fourth-largest salmon farming company, and expects the acquisition to boost its annual production from around 200,000 tons to 250,000 tons—elevating it to the second-largest producer globally. (News On Japan)

Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced it is withdrawing its acquisition proposal for Seven & i Holdings, citing a lack of constructive engagement. (News On Japan)

A massive amount of seaweed has washed ashore on a popular beach in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, turning the shoreline into a green carpet and causing concern just days before the summer swimming season begins. (News On Japan)

A man in his 30s from Aichi Prefecture has been referred to prosecutors for abandoning a suitcase at Chubu Centrair International Airport. The case highlights a growing issue of unclaimed luggage being left behind at the airport. (News On Japan)

Japan welcomed 21,518,100 foreign visitors in the first half of 2025, exceeding 20 million at the fastest pace ever, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization on July 16th. The surge was driven by increased travel during the Chinese New Year holiday and cherry blossom season, resulting in a 21% year-on-year increase. (News On Japan)

The video features mainly the latest Gran Class seating and service in 2025. (Solo Travel Japan)

For the first time in 27 years, since the 118th prize in 1998, both the Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize were left without a recipient, marking only the sixth instance in the prize’s history that such a decision has been made. (News On Japan)

Saitama Prefectural Police have discovered several million yen in cash during a search of the home shared by the wife and second son of Chizuo Matsumoto, the former Aum Shinrikyo cult leader who was executed in 2018, according to interviews with people involved in the investigation. (News On Japan)

A professional women’s golf tournament scheduled to begin on July 17th in Miyagi Prefecture was canceled after a bear was spotted on the course, as bear-related incidents continue to mount in northern Japan. (News On Japan)

A host club operator in Nagoya has been arrested for allegedly threatening a female customer at her home in an attempt to collect about 1 million yen in unpaid club bills. This marks the first such arrest in Japan following the enforcement of revised regulations on the adult entertainment industry. (News On Japan)

A teacher who spent four months conducting research at Japan's Showa Station in Antarctica shared her experience with students during a special lesson held at Seisho Prefectural Elementary, Junior High, and High School. (News On Japan)

The number of people who stayed overnight in Nara City in 2023 reached approximately 2.04 million, the highest figure in the past 15 years. (News On Japan)

Japan’s first new luxury cruise ship in 34 years, the Asuka III, operated by the NYK Group, is 230 meters long and can accommodate up to 744 passengers, and made its inaugural port call at Hakata Port on Monday morning. (News On Japan)