Tokyo’s startup ecosystem is having a moment, and it’s not by accident. At SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannesen was on the ground scouting for the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Mother of Thai girl admits to charges in Tokyo sexual services case
The mother of a Thai girl who was allegedly forced to provide sexual services in Japan has admitted to charges including human trafficking at her first trial session. ( read original story ...)
Japan Receives First Central Asian Crude Since Iran War Began
Japan receives its first Central Asian crude since the Iran war began as Tokyo races to replace Middle East supply blocked at the Strait of Hormuz. ( read original story ...)
Japan panel members urge BOJ to heed firms’ funding strains amid Mideast tensions
Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel urged the Bank of Japan on Monday to be cautious about the risk of funding strains on smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Feeling unsafe in Tokyo? Here’s where to get help
From legal consultations to mental health services, these organisations are here to guide those in need of assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed as profit-taking on oil price surge offsets tech gains
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday, after the Nikkei stock index hit a record intraday high early on, as gains in heavyweight technology ... ( read original story ...)
Air Force Osprey makes precautionary landing in ‘overabundance of caution’ at air base near Tokyo
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey made a precautionary landing at a Navy air base southwest of Tokyo, the 353rd Special Operations Wing said. ( read original story ...)
Japan working with US to analyze safety-related phenomena, including UFOs
Japan says it is working closely with the United States and other parties to gather information and analyze phenomena related to Japan's safety, including objects that cannot be identified in midair. ( read original story ...)
Sinkhole opens up in western Japan’s Osaka, nearby road closed
A section of a road about 3 meters wide has collapsed in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. No one has been injured. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s popular urban oasis ravine trail reopens after 3 years
TOKYO -- A walking trail in Todoroki Ravine located in Setagaya Ward, the only gorge in the Japanese capital's 23 wards, has reopened for the first ti・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Festival in Tokyo attracts over 300,000 visitors
Thai culture took centre stage in Japan as the 26th Thai Festival in Tokyo drew massive crowds over the weekend, with Japanese social media users marvelling at the popularity of Thai food and ... ( read original story ...)
Invest Seoul Wraps Tokyo IR Roadshow, Plans U.S. and Singapore Programs Next
Invest Seoul, the City of Seoul's official investment promotion agency, wrapped up a four-day investor road show in Tokyo last week, bringing twelve promising Seoul-based creative-sector startups face ... ( read original story ...)
Japan strengthens Asia’s anti-China contour: Why Marcos is heading to Tokyo
Against the backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea, the trip is taking on greater significance as an important element of Asia’s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Gyorui FY Parent Net Y185.00M Vs Net Y181.00M
Japan Year Ended March 31 PARENT 2026 2025 Revenue Y20.98 bln Y20.20 bln Operating Profit Y211.00 mln Y157.00 mln Pretax Profit Y236.00 mln Y181.00 mln Net Profit Y185.00 mln Y181.00 mln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning as oil price surge offsets tech gains
The Nikkei stock index set an intraday record high early Monday, as some heavyweight technology shares tracked gains by their U.S. co ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo analyzing Pentagon UFO file trove with sightings near Japan
Two of the dozens of videos released by the U.S. Defense Department were taken near Japan, including one that shows an object 'that resembles a football-shaped body.' ( read original story ...)