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How Ema Gaspar Became One of Fashion’s Go-To Illustrators
On a sun-drenched summer afternoon, I accompany Ema Gaspar to one of her go-to studios: Kiyosumi Park. It’s an unassuming local green space, one that most people would walk right past, but in her eyes, it’s an enchanted forest teeming with characters waiting to be brought to life...
Yoroku: The 'TOKYO' strategy and the return of political pressure
The so-called "TOKYO" strategy refers to the counteroffensive campaign launched by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) during the 1970s, whe
Hacked car-share service disregarded law, had 7-yr data retention policy
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A major Japanese parking service operator that suffered a data breach exposing images of 1.6 million driver's licenses had a policy o
As state funding stalls, medical researchers in Japan pivot to crowdfunding
Medical campaigns have surged, particularly since the pandemic, when the acute shortage of resources at some hospitals became widely known.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Christmas 2026
A Story of Light Turns Children's Art Into Food, Cocktails and Light Displays The post The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Christmas 2026 appeared first on Metropolis Japan ....
Japan remains 12th in global innovation ranking, trails South Korea, China
GENEVA (Kyodo) -- Japan remained in 12th place in an annual innovation report by the World Intellectual Property Organization this year, trailing Sout
Is Trump’s war on Iran a threat to Japan?
Trump's pressure campaign against China is increasingly complicated by Washington's need for Beijing's cooperation in managing the Iran conflict.
Japan's harsher permanent residency rules, hiked visa fees begin, sparking xenophobia worries
TOKYO -- Japan's significantly stricter permanent residency requirements and visa fee hikes went into effect Oct. 1, moves the government says are aim
Japan Times 1926: Meiji Shrine baseball park opens
Also in the archives, the Lower House approves peace and security treaties and an SDF antiterrorism bill wins quick Diet passage.
Massive tree piercing through Osaka Pref. train station roof overwhelms visitors
NEYAGAWA, Osaka -- A giant camphor tree rises through the roof of a train station run by Keihan Electric Railway Co. in this western Japan city, creat
Sakuraebi: The Sparkling Delicacy of Suruga Bay
Caught only in Japan’s Suruga Bay, sakuraebi are tiny translucent pink shrimp that emit light at night, earning them the nickname “jewels of the sea.” However, environmental changes mean this delicacy is increasingly rare....
Lady Gaga Is FamilyMart’s Newest Employee
Lady Gaga is scanning purchases and mopping floors at FamilyMart, although sadly only on television. The pop star became the unlikely face of the convenience-store chain’s new recruitment campaign on September 25, appearing in a monochrome commercial that turns an ordinary konbin...
A Stay in the Heart of Sapporo: Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo and Sapporo West
For visitors to Hokkaido, Sapporo is a natural starting point. A bustling city surrounded by mountains and nature, it offers all the pleasures of a big city — world-class food, lively nightlife, museums, markets and shopping — while also serving as a gateway to the rest of the is...
4 lion cubs win hearts in public debut at western Japan safari park
MINE, Yamaguchi -- Four lion cubs born on Aug. 29 at a wildlife park in this western Japan city have made their public debut, delighting visitors.The
Your October 2026 Horoscope
October in Tokyo brings the crisp, cozy magic of mid-autumn. The muggy summer days have faded into a distant memory, replaced by bright blue skies, cool evenings and trees slowly dressing themselves in golden hues across Yoyogi Park. It’s a season of transformation, and the cosmi...
More teen magic in Asian Games pool as Kojima thrills Japan
The 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima's triumph in the men's 400-meter individual medley set a Games record of 4 minutes, 7.02 seconds.
Tokyo’s Sauna Boom Is Finally Hitting the Rulebook
In October 2022, Tokyo’s official tourism site declared the fully private sauna one of the city’s latest trends. Barrels were appearing on Tokyo rooftops and tents beside pools and at outdoor events; the sauna had escaped the sento and become something you could rent by the hour ...
Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba
Japan’s premier karting experience The post Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba appeared first on Metropolis Japan .
Italian Water Polo Team Pro Recco Make a Splash at Shibuya Crossing
On Tuesday, amid the crowds at Shibuya Crossing, a handful of figures stood out, dressed for the pool rather than the pavement. They were the players of Italian water-polo powerhouse Pro Recco, who crossed the famous Tokyo intersection barefoot in their competition swimsuits and ...
Bali Campur Cafe
A Warm Corner of Indonesia in Tokyo The post Bali Campur Cafe appeared first on Metropolis Japan .