The Akasaka Hikawa Festival, a traditional event dating back to the Edo period, reached its final day in Tokyo’s Akasaka district with sixteen portable shrines parading through the streets, filling the area with lively chants and large crowds of spectators. (News On Japan)

Fatal bear encounters are rising sharply across Japan, with injuries and deaths reported at a pace matching the worst year on record. Experts warn that both stricter population control and preventive measures to keep bears away from human settlements are urgently needed. (News On Japan)

An interactive restaurant called the ‘Future Train’ will open on September 20th in Umekoji, Kyoto. The concept features a futuristic station where a train bound for tomorrow awaits. (News On Japan)

Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said on September 18th that the city is considering halting new applications for so-called special zone minpaku, or private lodging businesses, in response to a string of neighborhood disputes. (News On Japan)

Stormy weather swept through parts of Kanto on the afternoon of September 18th, with Ibaraki Prefecture reporting around 20 cases of damage from violent winds and other impacts. (News On Japan)

A mystical sea of clouds spread across Mt. Oe in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, on Tuesday morning, as radiative cooling created a striking dawn landscape. (News On Japan)

As winter approaches, it gets colder throughout Japan. Snow falls infrequently in large cities, but there is plenty of it in the surrounding mountains (and in any northern region of the country). (News On Japan)

For such a small country, Japan combines a variety of striking landscapes, from high and majestic mountains and hills to flat agricultural land and beautiful beaches with palm trees. (News On Japan)

Takamatsu, a laid-back coastal city in Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture, is a great spot for a mix of nature, history and island vibes. Start your trip with a stroll through Ritsurin Garden, a stunning traditional Japanese garden filled with ponds, walking paths and mountain views. (Happy Trip)

The scene is set in Chimashi, one of Tokyo’s major hubs. Nearby landmarks include Shiodome and the old steam locomotive plaza, a well-known spot marked by a preserved train. The area is recognized as a popular and iconic location in the city. (ONLY in JAPAN)

A United Airlines flight bound for Cebu from Narita made an emergency landing at Kansai Airport on September 12th after a fire warning was triggered in the cargo hold. The incident forced all 142 passengers and crew to evacuate using emergency slides, with five passengers sustaining minor injuries such as bruises. (News On Japan)

A level crossing near Kamakura High School Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, long celebrated as a setting in the popular anime Slam Dunk, has become one of Kamakura’s busiest tourist sites. The crossing, featured in the show’s opening sequence, attracts throngs of visitors hoping to capture the iconic view of the tracks and passing trains. (News On Japan)

Today, I'm gonna take you on a trip to one of Japan's hidden gems! Many people know the beautiful village of Shirakawago in Takayama. Well, I'm gonna take you to a place that's EVEN BETTER! If you're planning a trip to Japan, you MUST visit this place! (Mrs Eats)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)