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. (News On Japan)

Large amounts of water erupted Wednesday evening from a manhole whose cover had blown off near Shinjuku Station. (News On Japan)

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. (News On Japan)

Twelve Japanese nationals who were allegedly deceived by fake job offers and forced to work in Cambodia have been rescued by local authorities. (News On Japan)

With the passing of a 117-year-old woman from Spain, a 116-year-old woman from Hyogo Prefecture has become the world's oldest living person. (News On Japan)

A string of thefts targeting 10 hair salons in Saitama Prefecture has been linked to a man with distinct characteristics, who was captured on security cameras at several locations. (News On Japan)

Three teenagers aged 16 to 19 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a brutal assault on a 22-year-old man in a park in Toyonaka City, Osaka, which left the victim in critical condition. (News On Japan)

A 5-meter-high streetlight in Sendai City that is believed to have gone uninspected for 29 years since it was installed in 1995, suddenly collapsed onto a moving car in March this year, injuring the driver. (News On Japan)

Emperor attended an opera performance at the 'Suntory Music Award Commemorative Concert' on Saturday, featuring a performance of the German composer Handel's opera 'Rinaldo,' conducted by Yoshimichi Hamada. (News On Japan)

A Mexican man was rescued after washing ashore on Uotsuri Island in the Senkaku Islands, Okinawa Prefecture. (News On Japan)

In Muroran, Hokkaido, an astonishing scene unfolded as the front yard of a home suddenly became overrun with deer. The surprised resident shared their experience of the unusual event. (News On Japan)

Nishiawakura Village, located in the northeastern part of Okayama Prefecture, is a small village with a population of about 1,300 people. With no convenience stores and only two traffic lights, this village embarked on a significant initiative in 2008 called the 'Nishiawakura Century Forest Plan.' (News On Japan)

The popular ramen shop 'Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori' in Osaka is known for its iconic dragon-shaped sign. The dragon's tail, which extends out from the wall, is a distinctive feature, and an awning is placed underneath it. (News On Japan)

A fire in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, burned multiple disused boats and a storage shed after a man in his 70s ignited dried grass in an incinerator. (News On Japan)

Nearly 90% of people are considering "perpetual memorial services," entrusting the management and memorialization of remains to temples or cemeteries, due to reasons such as the absence of someone to inherit graves. (News On Japan)

Japan is grappling with a significant issue as approximately 9 million houses have been left empty across the country. The nation's aging population, coupled with a declining birth rate, has led to a mass exodus of younger generations to urban areas, leaving many rural villages deserted. (Al Jazeera)

Bōsōzoku (暴走族) is a Japanese youth subculture associated with motorcycles and souped-up cars. They are known worldwide for their pranks and for influencing one of the greatest masterpieces of Anime: "Akira" (TRNGL)

A male police officer in his 20s from the Chiba Prefectural Police has been arrested on suspicion of stealing women’s underwear from an apartment in Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture. (News On Japan)

A 50-year-old man was attacked near Hakata Station in Fukuoka City on August 6th, leaving him with facial injuries. Approximately an hour later, a 15-year-old boy was arrested for possessing a knife, followed by the arrest of a teenage girl. (News On Japan)

Two suspects have been extradited from Laos and arrested by Thai police in connection with the discovery of a dismembered body belonging to a Japanese man in Thailand. (News On Japan)