A helicopter crash in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, claimed the lives of two people, believed to be the pilot and a mechanic. (News On Japan)

The phenomenon of 'self-neglect,' where individuals abandon their own care, is on the rise, particularly among young people in Japan. This includes neglecting essential activities such as eating and bathing. A closer look into the situation reveals the stark reality. (News On Japan)

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have announced the average life expectancy for Japanese people last year, with women having an average life expectancy of 87.14 years, and men 81.09 years, both about half a month higher than the previous year. (News On Japan)

A manager of a men's concept cafe in Tokyo's Akihabara district has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Employment Security Act by introducing female customers to illegal men's massage parlors to pay off high bills. (News On Japan)

Theft of air conditioner outdoor units has surged as Japan's heatwave continues, leaving some businesses unable to run critical cooling systems. (News On Japan)

A Japanese man has been detained at a Thai airport for attempting to smuggle over 200 more scorpions, spiders, and other insects than he declared. (News On Japan)

Osaka has topped the 'Japan Urban Power Rankings' for the fourth consecutive year. Conducted by Mori Building's think tank, the ranking evaluates 136 cities across Japan in six categories, including economy, culture, and environment. (News On Japan)

Osaka's Minami district, a prominent entertainment area in western Japan, is experiencing a significant shift in its host club industry. Every night, patrons and hosts engage in strategic interactions, but recently, a noticeable change has emerged: an influx of host clubs from Tokyo's Kabukicho district. (News On Japan)

Japan's total population stood at 124.88 million as of January 1 this year, a decrease of over 530,000 from the previous year, further accelerating the trend of a declining birthrate and aging population. (News On Japan)

The number of raccoons captured in Tokyo is on the rise. These animals, increasingly making homes in residential areas, have even been found raising their young in attics. (News On Japan)

A third-grade girl successfully fended off a robbery in a residential area of Fukuoka City on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, the girl was riding her bicycle around 2 p.m. when a man suddenly appeared and tried to steal her backpack from the front basket. (News On Japan)

The last three 'UFO-style' traffic lights in Japan, which appear to hover like UFOs, will be removed by the end of this month due to aging. (News On Japan)

In an effort to curb street solicitation, commonly known as "tachinbo," in Osaka's Umeda district, police and local authorities have decided to install new street lights and implement other measures. This decision aims to address the issue of illegal prostitution activities that have led to over 20 arrests in the past year. (News On Japan)

In the first court appearance, the man known as the 'hyokkori-otoko,' or the 'surprise cyclist,' who was frequently seen darting in front of oncoming vehicles across Chiba Prefecture, claimed he had no intention of obstructing traffic. (News On Japan)

A 21-year-old woman has been arrested in Tokyo's Kabukicho district for allegedly forcing a girl, known as a "Toe-yoko" girl, into prostitution. A 36-year-old man has also been arrested for allegedly assaulting the girl. (News On Japan)

A woman who claimed to have discovered the dead body of a man in his apartment in Kyoto one week after his murder, has been arrested for stabbing to victim to death. (News On Japan)

Saikazaki, a picturesque port town in Wakayama, often likened to Italy's Amalfi Coast, is experiencing an increasing problem with stray dogs, causing concern among local residents. (News On Japan)

A junior high school girl drowned on Sunday while trying to save her younger sister at a beach in Saka Town, Hiroshima. (News On Japan)

Tsutomu Shirosaki, a former member of the Japanese Red Army, who was serving time for his involvement in the 1986 attack on the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia, died on the 20th of July at the age of 76. (News On Japan)

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested following Friday's discovery of a newborn baby's body at a golf course in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. (News On Japan)