Discover Tokyo Disney Resort's decision to end its free priority pass service on August 31, moving to paid options for attraction access. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what to expect at the revamped Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
The Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi first opened in 2002 and has since become a fixture in Tokyo’s luxury hotel scene. Its location in the heart of Marunouchi, just steps from Tokyo Station, ... ( read original story ...)
Uber introduces ‘Uber Drift’ experience for tourists in Tokyo
Uber is launching "Uber Drift" in Japan, offering a limited-edition tourism experience where visitors can ride with professional drivers in racing cars. This half-day adventure takes groups from Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Global Hawk surveillance drones are shifting permanently from Guam to Tokyo
Three RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones and 150 personnel will begin moving from Guam to Yokota this summer, officials said. ( read original story ...)
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commemorative stamps go on sale
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commemorative stamps go on sale ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka collide in a French Open duel of pure star power
Naomi Osaka’s fashion statements have caused such a stir at the French Open that the Japanese star spends nearly as much time talking about her skirts as she does her tennis game these days. Not that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must promote yen stablecoins in Asia, ruling party panel says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japan must promote usage of yen-based stablecoins for settlement in Asia and create a legal framework to allow trading of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF), ...
Crypto meets Wall Street: MEXC unveils ‘RealStocks’ with 0-fee US equity trading and real dividends
Mutsamudu, Comoros, June 1, 2026 – MEXC, a leading 0-fee cross-asset trading platform, today announced the official launch of ‘RealStocks.’ This innovative equity product is now accessible to eligible ...
Tokyo police ramp up efforts against train gropers
Police in Tokyo are stepping up efforts to eliminate groping and other forms of sexual harassment on trains ahead of summer, when such incidents tend to increase. ( read original story ...)
Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo’s tourist hotspot
Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism. ( read original story ...)
Feature: Nagoya temple blends history, matcha in bid to attract visitors
NAGOYA - Where samurai once shaped history, visitors now whisk matcha. Nagoya's Banshoji Temple, linked to powerful 16th-century warlord Oda Nobunaga, has opened a cafe as it seeks to attract more ... ( read original story ...)
China Sends Patrol East of Taiwan After Tokyo-Manila Talks
China said it sent Coast Guard vessels on “law enforcement patrols” to the east of Taiwan, a show of displeasure after Japan and the Philippines agreed to hold talks on maritime borders in the area. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward starts imposing fine for littering
People who litter on streets or in parks and other places are to be fined in a central Tokyo ward as part of its campaign to clean up the area. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning as tech issues rise, gains locked in
Tokyo stocks were mixed Monday morning, with the Nikkei stock index hitting a new intraday high on buying of some heavyweight technol ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea stocks hit more records, as oil gains on Iran war ending fragility
Stock markets in Japan and South Korea hit fresh record highs Monday on enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom and as investors await a decision on the Iran war ceasefire extension. Oil prices gained more than 2% as U. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 capex growth stalls as Iran war weighs, raising GDP downgrade risk
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese companies' pace of annual spending on plant and equipment stalled in the first quarter after a year of strong expansion, likely prompting a downgrade to economic growth as concerns mount over the impact of the Middle East conflict. ( read original story ...)