During the Osaka-Kansai Expo, a total of eight "Japan Fireworks Expo" events are scheduled to take place between April and October, featuring fireworks crafted by pyrotechnicians from across Japan specifically for the Expo. (News On Japan)

A procession of elaborately decorated yamahoko floats took place on July 24th in central Kyoto as part of the latter half of the Gion Festival, known as the Ato-matsuri. The parade featured 11 floats, each adorned with luxurious decorations, making their way through the streets on a route opposite to that of the earlier procession held on July 17th. (News On Japan)

The Nana-chan mannequin, a beloved symbol of Nagoya Station, has moved for the first time since its debut in 1973. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the mannequin now raises its arms in a motion pose every time the clock hits a time ending in the number 7. This marks the first time the figure has shown any movement in its 51-year history. (News On Japan)

The Jordan Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo has become a standout attraction, offering a multi-sensory desert experience that includes red sand from a UNESCO World Heritage site, spa treatments with Dead Sea mud, sand art workshops, and even a sweet, spiced date shake. (News On Japan)

Nagasaki is a city like no other in Japan, shaped by both its long history as a gateway to international trade and its tragic role as the second city to be devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II. (News On Japan)

With the start of school holidays and the final day of the long weekend on July 21st, tourist destinations across Japan's Tokai region were bustling with families enjoying summer activities. (News On Japan)

On July 21st, Marine Day, around 3,000 fireworks lit up the night sky above Nagoya Port, drawing large crowds to the annual Nagoya Minato Festival. (News On Japan)

To tackle the growing issue of overtourism, authorities in Biei, Hokkaido, have banned parking around the scenic "Seven Stars Tree" for one month starting July 18th. (News On Japan)

More than 100 people a day have been seeking treatment for injuries or health issues at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which marked its third month in operation in mid-July. With sweltering summer heat bearing down on the venue, visitors have been turning to on-site clinics for urgent care. (News On Japan)

The Nepal Pavilion, the only facility that had remained closed since the start of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, finally opened on July 19th, more than three months after the event began. (News On Japan)