At Ueno Park, over 2000 wind chimes, beautiful lotuses covering the entire Shinobazu Pond, and a summer festival offer a refreshing respite from the city buzz.
Until the end of August, a train on the Owani Line in Aomori Prefecture will feature hundreds of goldfish lanterns crafted from red Japanese paper.
The COVID wave is compounded by the lack of immunity to the KP.3 variant, reduced financial support for medical treatment, and a surge in heatstroke cases.
The Ofune Boko float prepares for Gion Matsuri with its new, record-breaking wheels, continuing tradition with specialist carpentry from Gifu.
Heat warnings are out after Japan hit 40°C in early July. Staying hydrated and cool is essential, but here are some extra tips to make the...
The rainy season in the Kanto region including Tokyo is predicted to start around June 16, eight days later than usual. A late start is expected...
Combining art, nature, and technology, the Art Aquarium presents an early summer exhibition featuring 5,000 goldfish and artwork by a renowned flower artist.
A medical association warns that as summer approaches, the temperature rises faster than the body can adapt, raising the risk of heatstroke.
For the first time in four years, the spectacular kaleidoscopic displays of the Kumano Great Fireworks Festival lit up the beautiful Shichiri Mihima Beach.
At this annual summer event, participants dash across floating mats on the beautiful Lake Biwa to compete for the fastest time.
Aomori Nebuta Festival, Tohoku's legendary summer event, is finally back with 23 massive floats, lively dance, and plenty of music.
Lotus leaves have emerged from the water to catch all the sunlight they can. The sheer abundance of them, covering every inch of the pond, is...