Sapporo Rainbow Pride was held over the weekend in central Sapporo, bringing together around 900 participants in a show of support for a more inclusive society that embraces sexual diversity. (News On Japan)

Naoya Inoue, the unified world super bantamweight champion across four organizations, successfully defended his titles on September 14th at IG Arena in Kita Ward, Nagoya. The victory marked his 26th consecutive win in world championship bouts, tying the all-time record. (News On Japan)

MRO Japan, which handles aircraft maintenance at Naha Airport, marked its 10th anniversary on September 12th with a commemorative ceremony. (News On Japan)

An initiative to reuse soil generated during decontamination work in Fukushima Prefecture after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident has started at central government ministries in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. (News On Japan)

A woman was injured when a large tree collapsed on a cycling course at Komazawa Olympic Park in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, on September 15th. (News On Japan)

A male company employee was arrested after allegedly molesting a woman multiple times on a train, with the victim herself chasing him down and restraining him. (News On Japan)

More than half of new employees now say they prefer a seniority-based pay system, reflecting a growing desire for stability among younger generations. Surveys show a sharp increase in those favoring traditional frameworks such as lifetime employment and seniority-based promotion, signaling a shift in mindset among workers once considered open to frequent job changes. (News On Japan)

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced it will provide up to 536 billion yen in subsidies to support mass production of next-generation semiconductor memory by Micron Technology, a major U.S. chipmaker, at its plant in Hiroshima. (News On Japan)

The Emperor and Empress, accompanied by Princess Aiko, visited a care facility in Nagasaki Prefecture where survivors of the atomic bombing reside, as part of events marking 80 years since the end of World War II. (News On Japan)

Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has decided to run in the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential race. (News On Japan)

CyberAgent, Japan’s largest internet advertising agency, reported year-on-year declines in both revenue and profit in its third-quarter results for the fiscal year ending September 2025, announced in August. A revenue drop is unusual for the advertising business and underscores a turning point for the company. (News On Japan)

With September’s Respect-for-the-Aged Day three days away, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare said Japan’s population of people aged 100 or older has climbed to nearly 100,000, marking a record for the 55th consecutive year. (News On Japan)

Tokyo and Kanagawa saw a series of record 'short-term heavy rain' advisories on September 11, causing river overflows and widespread flooding, with more than 200 cases confirmed in the capital as of September 12. In Shinagawa Ward’s Togoshi Ginza shopping street, roads were submerged and motorbikes were toppled as residents and shopkeepers began cleanup at first light. (News On Japan)

A flask exploded during a first-year science class at Himeji Municipal Sanyo Junior High School in Hyogo Prefecture at around 11 a.m. on September 11th, injuring six people including a teacher. (News On Japan)

Fukuoka Prefectural Police have arrested six Japanese nationals believed to be members of the Philippines-based crime group ‘JP Dragon’ on suspicion of involvement in special fraud cases targeting people in Japan. (News On Japan)

Family challenges often come with emotional stress and financial strain. When legal issues arise, many people worry about how they will afford professional guidance while still protecting their best interests. (News On Japan)

Foreign workers in Japan reached a record of about 2.3 million last year, reflecting chronic domestic labor shortages that have made overseas hires indispensable. At the same time, illegal employment has climbed, with experts pointing to brokers who target technical intern trainees amid reports of workplace harassment and low pay. (News On Japan)

Children at KidZania Fukuoka in Fukuoka City began a limited-time workshop on September 10th to learn about quantum computers, often described as next-generation machines capable of tackling complex calculations at speeds beyond conventional systems. (News On Japan)

Sota Fujii (23) defended the Oi title for a sixth consecutive year after winning Game 6 of the best-of-seven match at the Shogi Kaikan in Tokyo, with Challenger Takuya Nagase (33), a ninth-dan, resigning after 151 moves. (News On Japan)

A post-victory ritual of jumping into Osaka’s Dotonbori River resurfaced after the Hanshin Tigers clinched the league title, with 29 people entering the water despite police warnings and repeated appeals from the city to stop. (News On Japan)