Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official held on alleged bid-rigging: media

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese prosecutors arrested a former senior Tokyo Olympics official over alleged bid-rigging, local media said Wednesday, the latest twist in a growing corruption scandal.

AFP

Japan rolls out 'humble and lovable' delivery robots

Fujisawa (Japan) (AFP) - "Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodges pedestrians on a street outside Tokyo, part of an experiment businesses hope will tackle labour shortages and rural isolation.

AFP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Philippines' Marcos visits Japan seeking closer security ties

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrives in Japan on Wednesday for a visit that is expected to pave the way for closer security ties with Tokyo, as Manila increasingly sides with the United States in its regional tussle with China.

Reuters

The world’s most romantic hotels and luxury rooms for Valentine’s Day 2023

From a luxe penthouse suite in Rome to a discreet cabin in the New Forest, these are the dreamiest boltholes to book with your beloved

The Independent UK

10-year-old becomes first official dual-national kabuki actor

Tokyo (AFP) - A 10-year-old French-Japanese boy will become the first officially recognised dual-national kabuki actor, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, a star of the traditional art form.

AFP

‘Career 2.0’: Katy Marchant reflects on elite cycling return as a mother

The Olympic bronze medallist feels ahead of schedule in her return after giving birth in June

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Nintendo cuts profit forecasts as chip shortage hits Switch sales

Tokyo (AFP) - Nintendo cut its full-year profit forecasts on Tuesday, saying the global chip shortage had dampened Switch sales, with analysts warning of waning momentum for the hit console nearly six years after its release.

AFP

Retiring wheelchair tennis legend Kunieda happy to change perceptions

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese Paralympic legend Shingo Kunieda said Tuesday he was ending his illustrious career satisfied that wheelchair tennis was now "finally seen as a sport" in the eyes of the public.

AFP

SoftBank Group reports $5.9 bn third-quarter loss on tech slump

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's SoftBank Group on Tuesday reported a surprise $5.9 billion net loss in the third quarter, as a slump in the tech sector continued to hit the investment behemoth's bottom line.

AFP

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy scraps troubled passenger jet project

Tokyo (AFP) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said Tuesday it had abandoned its struggling project to develop a passenger plane, a decade after the jet was due for commercial rollout.

AFP

Tokyo's railway operators removing trash cans / Fed up with home garbage brought to stations

Trash cans have been disappearing from train stations as railway operators have grown weary of passengers' bad manners, such as disposing of household garbage at stations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Captain Tsubasa creator targets real-life football glory

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese cartoon hero Captain Tsubasa inspired Lionel Messi and countless other football stars worldwide.Now its creator is laying down his pen and aiming for the top with his own real-life team.

AFP

Vending machine radios get word out in disasters

A community radio station in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, has installed a radio atop a vending machine in Setagaya Park to disseminate needed information in the event of a large-scale disaster.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

ABC News

Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon regains motivation ahead of Paris Olympics

After taking a break away from the pool following her successful Tokyo campaign, Emma McKeon is feeling mentally recharged with the Paris Olympics on the horizon.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, R.P. near comprehensive agreement on joint disaster drills

The Japanese and Philippine governments, ahead of a summit meeting scheduled for Thursday in Tokyo, have entered the final stage of reaching a comprehensive agreement that smooths the process for implementing joint drills in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, several Japan government sources said.

Bangkok Post

Japan PM sacks aide for homophobic comment

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday sacked a close aide after he made remarks about sexual minorities that the premier called "outrageous".

AFP

Beaumont says 'high profile' brings more scrutiny to rugby

Tokyo (AFP) - World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont said Friday the sport's "high profile" means it is coming under more scrutiny than ever before, with a series of scandals rocking Europe's elite teams.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a conference in Tokyo later this month to call for a tougher international approach to China

AFP

Sushi conveyor belt pranks spark outrage in Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - A handful of unhygienic pranks at sushi conveyor belt restaurants in Japan have sparked stock slumps, venue overhauls and legal action, along with furious social media commentary.

AFP

Sony hikes net profit forecasts as weak yen boosts gaming

Tokyo (AFP) - Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecasts on Thursday, saying it expects strong results in its key gaming sector as the weak yen inflates profits on products sold abroad.

AFP

ANA, JAL see profits soar on travel recovery

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's leading air carriers ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines posted net profits for the nine months to December, turning around losses as domestic and international travel resume, the companies said Thursday.

AFP

Sony hikes net profit forecast as weak yen boosts gaming

Tokyo (AFP) - Sony upgraded its annual net profit forecast on Thursday, saying it expects strong results in its key gaming sector as the weak yen inflates profits on products sold abroad.

Bangkok Post

Winter wonderland

Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

AFP

Japan's 'King Kazu' joins Portuguese side at 55

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan.

1 … 68 69 70 71

People

”Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

14 stories

Sushiro

12 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.