City in Japan's Wakayama Pref. signs deal for 'instant house' disaster shelters
TANABE, Wakayama -- This local city has signed an agreement with Tokyo-based Lifull ArchiTech Co. to secure quick-assembly "Instant House" shelters an
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JAL's LCC carrier Zipair launches new Narita-Kuala Lumpur route
CHIBA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Zipair Tokyo Inc., a low-cost carrier of Japan Airlines Co., launched a new route Tuesday linking Narita airport with the Mala
Tokyo Halloween Events 2026: Where To Go Instead of Shibuya
Shibuya Halloween is cancelled once again. The city has long been the glowing heart of Tokyo’s Halloween culture since the 2010s, establishing a reputation as the street-wide party. But the Halloween antics and its uncontrollable crowds have also garnered an image of delinquency,...
Desire for second child in Japan falls to record low as costs rise: survey
TOKYO -- The proportion of parents in Japan who want a second child has fallen by more than half over the past six years, reaching a record low of 28.
Meet the Rescue Dogs Teaching Tokyo a Lesson in Self-Love
A Tokyo veterinarian is turning the real-life stories of Japan’s rescue dogs into illustrated affirmation cards The post Meet the Rescue Dogs Teaching Tokyo a Lesson in Self-Love appeared first on Metropolis Japan ....
Tokyo stocks fall amid AI skepticism, caution ahead of earnings season
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday as skepticism about artificial intelligence-driven growth and a cautious mood ahead of the earnings season
Applications open for personalized motorcycle license plate numbers in Japan
TOKYO -- The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on Oct. 19 that it had begun accepting applications under a ne
Tiffany Ginza building asking price cut by a third as real estate market cools
The owner of the building has struggled to find buyers with an asking price of ¥120 billion, and is now open to offers as low as ¥80 billion.
Japan to shift 20,000 skilled visa slots to foreign caregiver program amid surging demand
TOKYO -- Japanese government officials said at an Oct. 19 expert panel meeting that it plans to expand the quota for foreign care workers with Specifi
JR East launches new 'teppay' digital payment service
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- East Japan Railway Co. on Tuesday launched a new digital payment service called "teppay" as the train operator aims to compete with r
English-Friendly Aesthetic Clinics in Tokyo
Where to get Botox, fillers, HIFU and skin boosters in Tokyo, with doctors who consult in English The post English-Friendly Aesthetic Clinics in Tokyo appeared first on Metropolis Japan ....
Japan to reopen some foreign worker admissions in food prep after survey showed shortage
TOKYO -- Japan's government proposed reopening admissions for foreign institutional meal service cooks by shifting them to the food and beverage manuf
Security firm finds China-linked AI agent behind Japan cyberattacks
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A China-linked artificial intelligence agent was identified as having been used in cyberattacks targeting firms in Japan, a security
This ¥500 Scented Lantern Is Asakusa’s New Way To Explore at Night
Asakusa is known for its preserved old-Tokyo atmosphere, historic temples and vibrant daytime crowds, yet the district has plenty to offer after dark, too. The new “Kaoru Asakusa Lantern Project” invites visitors to discover the area in a different light, both literally and figur...
Uniqlo to raise average selling prices by about 4%
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese casual clothing retailer Uniqlo said it will raise the average selling price of its products by about 4 percent.The price in
Major Japan-US joint military drills kick off to boost regional defense
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began a joint exercise Monday across Japan, with more than 50,000 members taki
Japan trade agency, Japanese firms face unauthorized access
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government-backed Japan External Trade Organization said Monday it has temporarily shut down its website following unauthorized a
Protected: CHILLAXY Ikebukuro and Kabukicho: Two New CBD Spots to Discover in Tokyo
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