A local taxi in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, narrowly escaped falling debris as dashcam footage shows the road ahead collapsing following record-breaking heavy rainfall on Tuesday. (News On Japan)

What could be better than visiting new places and making the most memorable moments? Imagine a summer vacation at the beach, mountain hiking, or an immersive cultural tour. (News On Japan)

In the past, the center of Hyogo Prefecture was 'Hyougo-no-Tsu' (now Kobe City's Hyogo Ward). Did you know that the first prefectural office was located here and the first governor was Hirobumi Ito? The 'Kobe Incident,' which led to Ito's appointment, became an international issue that introduced the term 'hara-kiri' to the world. (News On Japan)

Mount Fuji's Shizuoka side opens for the climbing season today, following Yamanashi Prefecture's opening on the first of this month. The climbing season is now in full swing. (News On Japan)

The morning market in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been unable to operate due to a fire caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January this year, resumed operations today at a local commercial facility. (News On Japan)

Japan's Imperial Family, including Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, and Princess Kako, gathered for a special music concert to celebrate the 90th birthdays of former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Also in attendance were Sayako Kuroda and other family members. (News On Japan)

The Nikkei Stock Average closed at 41,831 yen today, marking a record high for the second consecutive day. (News On Japan)

In the Adachi Ward of Tokyo, the Nishiarai Daishi Temple, known for warding off evil spirits, is hosting the 'Wind Chime Festival,' a quintessential downtown summer event. (News On Japan)

Benzingaの日本版Benzinga Japanでは、日々変化の激しい世界経済、2024年30年ぶりに歴代最高価格を更新した株式市場、2024年4年に一度のビットコイン半減期を迎えた仮想通貨市場を中心に毎日のニュースを発信している。 (News On Japan)

A union has demanded the resignation of Hyogo Governor Saito following the death of a former senior official who distributed documents alleging workplace harassment by the governor. (News On Japan)

The Hiroshima High Court has issued a decision allowing a gender change from male to female on family registry records without undergoing sex reassignment surgery. (News On Japan)

In a lawsuit where former SDF member Rina Gonoi sought damages from five former colleagues and the state for alleged sexual assault by male SDF members, Gonoi announced on Tuesday that she has reached a settlement with three of the five. (News On Japan)

Oriental Land, the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, revealed plans to launch Japan's first Disney cruise in the 2028 fiscal year. (News On Japan)

An Alphard vehicle used by the mayor of Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has been reported stolen from the city hall garage. The garage lock was found broken, and police are investigating the incident as a theft. (News On Japan)

A 29-year-old Chinese national has been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Public Security Bureau in connection with vandalism at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. (News On Japan)

Two toddlers were trapped in a car under dangerous heat conditions. The firefighter who rescued them shared the tense moments of the rescue. (News On Japan)

A male elementary school teacher was arrested for installing a small camera in the women's restroom at a school in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, and secretly filming a female teacher. (News On Japan)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will reduce transfer fees for individual customers starting in October. When using an ATM with a cash card to transfer funds to another SMBC account, the fee will be lowered from 110 yen to free. (News On Japan)

Ten semiconductor-related companies from Japan and the United States are set to establish a development facility for next-generation semiconductors required for generative AI and autonomous driving in Silicon Valley, USA. (News On Japan)

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a warning to climbers, advising them to wear helmets and take other safety measures as volcanic activity intensifies at Yakeyama, located on the border of Gifu and Nagano Prefectures. (News On Japan)