Hughes Pizza, the neighbourhood pizzeria that’s quietly become one of Nakazakicho’s most-loved spots, has opened a second location – Hughes Pizza Parkside just across the road from Utsubo Park. ( read original story ...)
Global Citizen Tokyo lineup announced for first festival in Japan
More performers at the inaugural Japanese festival will be announced in the coming weeks. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed
Iran freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting that the person was believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK. It was the second ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi seeking talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian, Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she was continuing to seek talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and a call with US President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan says a Japanese national detained in Iran since January has been released
TOKYO (AP) — Japan says a Japanese national detained in Iran since January has been released. President Trump on Monday took a significant step back on one key issue for energy markets: a US campaign ... ( read original story ...)
‘No one’s raising their hand’: Japan’s labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs you don’t want
Japan is looking to become the dominant source of robotics by 2040, expedited by an aging population and a growing need for labor. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Households Cut Spending Even After Real Wages Advance
Japan’s households reduced spending for a third straight month even after real wages turned positive, underscoring the fragile state of domestic demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi Prepares for Call With Iran President, NHK Says
Preparations are underway for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to have a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
Bad Bunny’s Japan concert to stream on Spotify starting April 8
A documentary film of Bad Bunny's first concert in Asia will be available to stream on Spotify starting April 8. ( read original story ...)
Trump lashes out at Australia, Japan and South Korea for not helping in Iran war – video
You know who else didn’t help us? Australia didn’t help us. You know who else didn’t help us? Japan,’ Trump says ... ( read original story ...)
Trump chides Japan for not helping U.S. amid war against Iran
Donald Trump has chastised Japan and other allies for not helping the United States in the war on Iran, even as Tokyo ramps up diplomatic moves to help end the conflict. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi uses crude “old lady” term in self-deprecating remark
Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai made headlines in March when he told a prefectural assembly that, regarding cash handouts for children, there "may be an old woman in Tokyo who'd do it right away," widely ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi sees approval steady as oil response draws criticism
By bno - Tokyo Office Public support for the cabinet of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remained broadly unchanged in early April, although dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of oil ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple Schedules XRP-Tokyo 2026 With Industry Leaders
Ripple prepares for XRP-Tokyo 2026 in Japan, focusing on institutional XRP adoption, DeFi growth, and blockchain payments. ( read original story ...)
XRP tests $1.35 as Ripple executives head to Japan conference on institutional adoption
XRP XRP is up 5% over the past 24 hours as Ripple executives arrived in Japan for the XRP Tokyo 2026 conference on April 7, focusing on institutional adoption, RWA tokenization, and DeFi expansion. ( read original story ...)
Japan M&A Momentum to Persist, Alvarez & Marsal’s Aversano Says
Deal flow in Japan will likely keep up its brisk pace, thanks in part to regulatory policies that are fueling mergers and acquisitions as well as broader macroeconomic trends, according to Alvarez & ... ( read original story ...)