A tour of the large-scale redevelopment site around Shibuya Station in Tokyo was held on September 15th, Respect for the Aged Day, organized by Tokyu, JR East, and Tokyo Metro. About 20 participants, including elementary and junior high school students from Shibuya Ward, visited the construction site, which includes the planned East Exit 4th Floor Skyway set to open in 2030. (News On Japan)

Shibuya was engulfed in massive crowds on September 14th as people gathered in front of SHIBUYA109, to the point where movement was nearly impossible. The draw was the Shibuya Konno Hachimangu Annual Festival, a centuries-old celebration held in the heart of the city to pray for prosperity and good harvests. It is regarded as Shibuya’s largest festival. (News On Japan)

A foreign visitor was filmed hanging from a torii gate at a popular scenic spot in Ikeda, Osaka, known as the ‘Sky Torii,’ where the city can be seen through the frame of the gate. The footage shows a man doing pull-ups on the sacred gate while another person filmed the act on a smartphone. (News On Japan)

A United Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport on September 12th after a cockpit warning indicated a possible fire in the cargo hold, though investigators later confirmed no trace of fire was found. (News On Japan)

Sapporo Rainbow Pride was held over the weekend in central Sapporo, bringing together around 900 participants in a show of support for a more inclusive society that embraces sexual diversity. (News On Japan)

Naoya Inoue, the unified world super bantamweight champion across four organizations, successfully defended his titles on September 14th at IG Arena in Kita Ward, Nagoya. The victory marked his 26th consecutive win in world championship bouts, tying the all-time record. (News On Japan)

A fire broke out on Sunday night in the Shishibone area of Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, engulfing six homes and injuring one man who lived in the house where the blaze started. (News On Japan)

MRO Japan, which handles aircraft maintenance at Naha Airport, marked its 10th anniversary on September 12th with a commemorative ceremony. (News On Japan)

An initiative to reuse soil generated during decontamination work in Fukushima Prefecture after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident has started at central government ministries in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. (News On Japan)

A woman was injured when a large tree collapsed on a cycling course at Komazawa Olympic Park in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, on September 15th. (News On Japan)

The number of foreigners living in Japan has reached a record 3.67 million. Some have realized long-held dreams of working in the country, such as a Polish woman who became an animator, while others are keeping traditions alive, like a French rickshaw puller in Kanazawa. What kind of work do these residents do, and how much do they earn? (News On Japan)

A male company employee was arrested after allegedly molesting a woman multiple times on a train, with the victim herself chasing him down and restraining him. (News On Japan)

The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival is being over the weekend in Osaka, where around half a million people watch 4-ton floats charge through the city. (News On Japan)

More than half of new employees now say they prefer a seniority-based pay system, reflecting a growing desire for stability among younger generations. Surveys show a sharp increase in those favoring traditional frameworks such as lifetime employment and seniority-based promotion, signaling a shift in mindset among workers once considered open to frequent job changes. (News On Japan)

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced it will provide up to 536 billion yen in subsidies to support mass production of next-generation semiconductor memory by Micron Technology, a major U.S. chipmaker, at its plant in Hiroshima. (News On Japan)

Shizuoka Prefecture’s Shimoda City announced that the number of visitors to its ten beaches this season rose significantly, with Shirahama Ohama, the city’s largest beach, recording an 80 percent increase compared with last year. (News On Japan)

The Emperor and Empress, accompanied by Princess Aiko, visited a care facility in Nagasaki Prefecture where survivors of the atomic bombing reside, as part of events marking 80 years since the end of World War II. (News On Japan)

Planning the trip across Japan isn't easy before you know the maps and transportations. In this video, I explain the tips upon planning a trip and some sample itineraries of Japan trip. (Tokyo Kenchan)

As the intense late-summer heat lingers, Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is drawing attention for extending its popular “Summer Splash” event until October 1st. (News On Japan)

With all trails officially closed from midnight on September 11th, Mt. Fuji has entered its winter closure period, marking the end of the 2025 climbing season. Despite the restrictions, some foreign tourists have been seen ignoring the rules and pushing ahead with their climbs. (News On Japan)