Yen pinned near 40-year low in test of Tokyo's intervention resolve

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 7 (Reuters) - The yen weakened anew on Tuesday as traders grew emboldened to push the currency ...

Tokyo-Style Neapolitan Pizza, Explained. What Is It And The Best Spots To Try It In The U.S.

Tokyo's take on Neapolitan pizza blends meticulous technique without losing sight of Italian tradition. A handful of American ...

China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands

China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their ...

From bullet train to library to landmark: An old shinkansen car's new life in Tokyo suburb

TOKYO -- It seemed oddly lonely. In late September 2025, this Mainichi Shimbun reporter visited a park at a housing complex ...
The Japan Times

Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world’s top 10 most livable cities

Osaka ranked seventh, while Tokyo, which improved its culture and environment score, moved up three places to reach 10th.

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed

By Satoshi Sugiyama and Hina Suzuki TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - A shortage of critical minerals is starting to affect the ...
The Japan Times

Violence toward ambulance crews in Tokyo higher in 2025 and rising this year

Incidents not only impact the well-being of emergency personnel but also reduce the availability of emergency services for ...
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I tried Tokyo’s weirdest experiences

In this video, AI takes control of my life for 24 hours in Tokyo, guiding me through unique experiences including maid cafés, ...

Japan’s Kirby Café Summer 2026 Menu Transforms In-Game Recovery Items Into Seven Edible Power-Ups

Japan’s Kirby Café introduces a seven-item seasonal Summer 2026 menu themed entirely around the “recovery items” that have ...

Japan, China clash over ship 'intrusion' near Senkaku Islands in East China Sea

Japan and China exchanged conflicting accounts after a maritime confrontation near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, with ...
Time Out

Kyoto’s Ki No Bi has launched a bar pop-up at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

While Tokyo is home to many outstanding bars, there’s one that, until now, you could only experience in Kyoto. The ancient capital’s renowned Ki No Bi House has teamed up with ...