A bus collided with the symbolic “Grand Roof Ring” of the Osaka-Kansai Expo shortly after 8 p.m. on September 8th. (News On Japan)

Hanshin Tigers achieved the fastest league championship in history on the milestone of their 90th anniversary, marking their first Central League victory in two years. Streets across Kansai erupted in excitement and celebration as baseball fans gathered to witness the moment. (News On Japan)

Comedian Egashira 2:50 and convenience store giant FamilyMart have come under fire after promoting potato chips that contained pork ingredients without informing Muslim participants who were asked to sample them. (News On Japan)

Following Prime Minister Ishiba's announcement of his resignation on September 7th, moves to select his successor within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are accelerating. (News On Japan)

The Cabinet Office announced on September 8th that Japan’s GDP for the April-June quarter was revised upward, reflecting stronger consumer spending. Real GDP, which excludes the impact of inflation, rose 0.5% from the previous quarter, equivalent to an annualized increase of 2.2%. (News On Japan)

A total lunar eclipse was observed across Japan early Monday morning, marking the first such event in about three years. The moon began to darken at around 1:30 a.m., glowing a distinctive copper-red as it entered the Earth’s shadow. (News On Japan)

Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth: here's 101 ideas to make the most of your time here. (Abroad in Japan)

Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, attended a national disaster prevention conference while accompanying her parents on their visit to Niigata Prefecture. (News On Japan)

Agriculture Minister Koizumi and former Economic Security Minister Takaichi tied as the top choices to succeed Prime Minister Ishiba in a JNN poll, with Ishiba himself ranking third. Support for the Ishiba Cabinet rose to 37.7% in September, while 41% of respondents said he should resign after the Upper House election defeat and 49% said he should not. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Ishiba is set to announce his resignation from the leadership at a press conference scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening, following the party’s heavy defeat in the recent Upper House election. (News On Japan)

Restoration work has begun in Shizuoka Prefecture after Typhoon 15 swept through the area, leaving behind widespread damage from powerful gusts, with local meteorological officials saying the situation is "worse than we imagined." (News On Japan)

Several facilities connected to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government were falsely renamed on Google Maps, including the Tokyo Tourist Information Center, which was changed to the 'Tokyo Egypt Tourist Information Center.' (News On Japan)

Itochu Corporation announced on September 5th that it will issue Japan's first corporate bond known as the 'Orange Bond,' with proceeds earmarked exclusively for initiatives promoting women's empowerment and related activities. (News On Japan)

Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince Akishino, attended his coming-of-age ceremony on Saturday, donning the traditional crown of adulthood. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Ishiba’s declaration to remain in office has triggered a surge in moves within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to unseat him. The party’s top four executives have announced their resignations, and former Prime Minister Aso has endorsed bringing forward the leadership election. (News On Japan)

A self-proclaimed fortune-teller has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after luring people into false investment schemes, including a case in which she allegedly swindled 10 million yen from a woman she befriended as a fellow kindergarten mother. (News On Japan)

The Japan Meteorological Agency convened an expert panel on Friday to analyze this summer's record-breaking heat. From June to August, the average temperature was significantly higher than last year, which had been the previous record, making it the hottest summer since records began. (News On Japan)

I'm staying at Excel Hotel Tokyu Haneda, which has the Superior Cockpit Room. (Solo Travel Japan)