Russia's Foreign Ministry has lodged a protest with Japan, after it protested Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Japan's Northern Territories. ( read original story ...)
All aboard as Asian Games preparations enter ‘final stages’
The Asian Games begin in Japan in a month's time featuring teenage prodigies, more athletes than the Olympics and a cruise ship that will house competitors in the middle of typhoon season. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on stalled US-Iran peace talks, rising bond yields
Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nikkei stock index plunging over 2 percent, as stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the war and ... ( read original story ...)
The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia
The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last week ( read original story ...)
Selling grips bond markets from US to Japan as inflation, fiscal worries take hold
LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Long-term borrowing costs from the United States to Japan and Germany rose to their highest levels in decades on Tuesday, as renewed inflation worries added to lingering concerns of fiscal pressures across major economies, ( read original story ...)
Credit cards in, Suica and Pasmo out at Tokyo Metro’s experimental gates
Members of the U.S. military community visiting Tokyo have another way to pay for subway rides at two popular destinations. ( read original story ...)
German Drone Maker Helsing Enlists Rakuten to Broker Japan Military Deal
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalise a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan's army, a spokesperson for Rakuten said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year yield hits three-decade peak on inflation worries
Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to a three-decade high on Tuesday as a stalemate in the Middle East conflict stoked inflation worries and reinforced speculation about a near-term Bank of Japan interest-rate increase. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Tourist Association: A Spotlight on Sapporo’s Local Gastronomy
While Sapporo is rightfully world-renowned for its premier winter skiing, global travelers in 2026 are discovering that the city's appeal extends far beyond the snow. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on stalling US-Iran talks, inflation fears
Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning, as stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war and inflation concerns p ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Sapporo couple fight Japan’s law on family names
SAPPORO -- A lawsuit in Japan about family names after marriage is now at an important time. A couple in Sapporo sued the state. They say parts of the・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
New Jersey DEP investigating alleged cluster of cancer cases
Environment officials will collect samples at sites near a former landfill in New Jersey. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Yoyogi Village is closed—but its urban sustainability experiment still matters
Tokyo’s Yoyogi Village closed permanently in 2020, but outdated travel stories still recommend it. Its temporary buildings, landscaped courtyard and commercial spaces also raise larger questions about urban sustainability, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight
Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy slowed in the second quarter and missed market forecasts on softer household and business spending, highlighting the ... ( read original story ...)
5 must-see summer festivals happening in Tokyo this August 22-23 weekend
Here are some festive events to check out this weekend, from lively Bon Odori celebrations to Awa Odori and Latin music ... ( read original story ...)