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The summer heat hits Ginza, Tokyo, on Thursday. According to the Tokyo Fire Department, 453 people were transported to hospitals due to heatstroke on Wednesday alone.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jul 23, 2026
As Japan bakes, over 10,000 rushed to hospital for heatstroke in a week
Some 10,857 people were transported by ambulance from July 13 through July 19, more than double the same period last year.
A cyberattack on Nichirei last week caused disruptions to shipments at refrigerated warehouses and deliveries of frozen-food products.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 22, 2026
Hacker group RansomHouse claims responsibility for cyberattack on Nichirei
RansomHouse has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on several Japanese businesses, including a ransomware attack in October on office-supplies retailer Askul.
A large brown cicada. A Japanese research team has found that the species, known as <i>aburazemi,</i> called after dark at urban sites.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Jul 22, 2026
City lights and searing summer heat keep some cicadas singing after dark
New findings from Japanese researchers show how urbanization has affected the routines of some wildlife.
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo&#039;s Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jul 21, 2026
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
The financial strain is affecting parents¡¯ mental health, with 44% of survey respondents saying they always or often feel extremely depressed when thinking about summer vacation.
People walk with parasols in Tokyo on Monday, as the city saw its first scorching day of the year, marking 35 Celsius or higher.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jul 20, 2026
Extreme heat grips Japan as rainy season officially ends in Tokyo
Temperatures exceeded 35 degrees Celsius across much of the country on Monday.
Conventional health insurance cards will no longer be accepted at medical institutions in Japan starting in August. Patients will need to present their My Number cards registered for use as a health insurance card.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jul 20, 2026
Japanese health insurance cards no longer usable in clinics from August
Patients in Japan will need a My Number card registered for insurance use or a special certificate to receive insured medical treatment.
Founded in 1831 and based in Manhattan, New York University has about 60,000 students and academic centers in 13 countries.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jul 16, 2026
Tokyo eyes New York University campus in push for global education
The announcement comes as Japan¡¯s capital seeks to strengthen its profile as an international education and research hub.
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that mainly affects infants and young children, causing blister-like rashes in the mouth and on the hands and feet.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Jul 15, 2026
Hand, foot and mouth disease cases surge across Japan
The number of patients has exceeded the nationwide warning threshold for the first time in two years as Japan enters summer, when cases typically increase.
As heat grips Japan, authorities are urging residents to use air conditioning, avoid unnecessary outdoor activity and drink fluids before feeling thirsty.
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Jul 13, 2026
Extreme heat grips Japan with potential double storm brewing
Heatstroke alerts have been issued for 14 prefectures, while the country continues to face unsettled weather linked to Tropical Storm Bavi.
A pair of mice are used in a University of Tokyo experiment to observe behavioral shifts in the animals after being exposed to aggressive behavior by others.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2026
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
University of Tokyo researchers said the study¡¯s findings could advance understanding of disorders in which social memory and emotional processing become distorted.
Japanese summer travel budgets increased for the first time in three years to an average of ?58,902 ($363) this year, according to a recent survey.
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Jul 9, 2026
Japan¡¯s summer vacation budgets rise for first time in three years
An online survey conducted in June found that higher prices and a weak yen were the main reasons among respondents for increasing their budgets.
The rate of elementary and junior high school students requiring financial aid for school expenses among all students attending public schools was 13.36% in fiscal 2024.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jul 8, 2026
Number of students receiving financial aid for school falls for 13th year
Japan¡¯s central government offers financial aid for school expenses to those living on welfare, while boards of education can offer assistance based on their own criteria.
A graphic illustration of the Hayabusa2 probe flying past the asteroid Torifune
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Jul 6, 2026
Hayabusa2 flies past asteroid as Japan aims to acquire data for planetary defense
The encounter marks a new phase for Hayabusa2, which completed its primary mission in 2020 after returning samples from the asteroid Ryugu to Earth.
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jul 3, 2026
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Under the new structure, fees will vary depending on the length of the permit, with those in the top bracket required to pay at least ?65,000.
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2026
Japan¡¯s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
LGBTQ+ people in Japan face such limited fertility treatment options, they could ultimately be deprived of the right to safely start a family.
Haru Ono founded Nijiiro Kazoku in 2010 after forming a same-sex stepfamily. She said the impetus for founding the organization was that she couldn¡¯t find much reliable information out there for families such as hers in Japan.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society / FOCUS
Jun 28, 2026
LGBTQ+ families are building lives Japanese lawmakers still struggle to see
Japan does not offer same-sex couples the same legal rights and benefits granted to married couples.
A Japan Meteorological Agency map shows the seismic intensity of Friday night&#039;s earthquake centered in Yamanashi.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 26, 2026
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and Kanagawa amid landslide fears
The magnitude 5.6 quake came as two tropical storms neared the main island of Honshu, with heavy rain falling in recent days and more to come over the weekend.
Fans celebrate at the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Friday as Japan advanced to the knockout round in the World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 26, 2026
Fans take over iconic Shibuya Crossing as Japan reaches World Cup knockout round
Fans watched in packed bars, cafes and even on the side of the road as the Samurai Blue secured a second-place finish in Group F at the World Cup.
A screenshot of the Japan Meteorological Agency website shows the seismic intensity of Thursday morning&#039;s earthquake.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 25, 2026
Magnitude 7.2 quake hits northern Japan
No tsunami warning has been issued over the temblor, which registered a rare upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the town of Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture.
A map depicting the paths of Typhoon Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 24, 2026
Double barrage of storms to hit Japan this week
A rare convergence of two storms ¡ª Typhoon Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos ¡ª?is expected to bring dangerous winds and heavy rain to the country.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse&#039;s brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo&#039;s Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan&#039;s relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces&#039; Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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