https://thetokyo.org/news/the-mainichi The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z The Mainichi https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-business-leaders-delegation-eyes-trip-to-china-in-march The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Japanese business leaders' delegation eyes trip to China in March https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-drops-out-of-top-10-holiday-spots-for-chinese-travelers-amid-tensions The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Japan drops out of top 10 holiday spots for Chinese travelers amid tensions https://thetokyo.org/news/yoroku-the-importance-of-accurate-census-figures The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Yoroku: The importance of accurate census figures https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-city-of-sakai-records-living-spouse-as-dead-and-deletes-resident-record The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Japan city of Sakai records living spouse as dead and deletes resident record https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-court-rules-voices-may-be-protected-by-publicity-rights The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Tokyo court rules voices may be protected by publicity rights https://thetokyo.org/news/mayor-of-yawata-who-took-maternity-leave-among-times-rising-stars The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Mayor of Yawata who took maternity leave among Time's rising stars https://thetokyo.org/news/nikkei-up-over-3-as-tech-gains-gather-momentum-boosting-other-issues The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Nikkei up over 3% as tech gains gather momentum, boosting other issues https://thetokyo.org/news/new-sightseeing-route-in-central-japan-launched-after-quake-delay The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z New sightseeing route in central Japan launched after quake delay https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-harsher-permanent-residency-rules-hiked-visa-fees-begin-sparking-xenophob The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Japan's harsher permanent residency rules, hiked visa fees begin, sparking xenophobia worries https://thetokyo.org/news/residents-mixed-over-east-japan-citys-decision-to-accept-nuclear-waste-disposal- The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Residents mixed over east Japan city's decision to accept nuclear waste disposal survey https://thetokyo.org/news/expressway-from-chiba-across-tokyo-bay-closed-due-to-multivehicle-accident The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Expressway from Chiba across Tokyo Bay closed due to multivehicle accident https://thetokyo.org/news/agency-ends-contract-of-japan-idol-group-member-over-suspected-assault The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Agency ends contract of Japan idol group member over suspected assault https://thetokyo.org/news/editorial-can-japan-science-council-secure-independence-prove-worth-after-incorp The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Editorial: Can Japan science council secure independence, prove worth after incorporation? https://thetokyo.org/news/the-mainichi-news-quiz-how-many-days-did-rain-continue-in-central-tokyo-through- The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z The Mainichi News Quiz: How many days did rain continue in central Tokyo through Sept. 29? https://thetokyo.org/news/boj-member-cites-need-to-accelerate-rate-hike-pace-if-inflation-quickens The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z BOJ member cites need to accelerate rate hike pace if inflation quickens https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-toughens-guidelines-for-granting-permanent-residency The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z Japan toughens guidelines for granting permanent residency https://thetokyo.org/news/news-in-easy-english-japan-gets-a-pipe-organ-the-same-as-ones-from-the-18th-cent The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T15:16:28.476Z News in Easy English: Japan gets a pipe organ the same as ones from the 18th century https://thetokyo.org/news/ldp-proposes-restrictions-on-speculative-condo-trading The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T12:44:00.000Z LDP proposes restrictions on speculative condo trading https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-and-germany-sign-evacuation-cooperation-memorandum The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T09:32:00.000Z Japan and Germany sign evacuation cooperation memorandum https://thetokyo.org/news/ex-gsdf-member-admits-trespassing-at-chinese-embassy-in-tokyo The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T09:26:00.000Z Ex-GSDF member admits trespassing at Chinese embassy in Tokyo https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-animal-cafes-are-finally-under-scrutiny The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T08:57:04.000Z Japan’s Animal Cafes Are Finally Under Scrutiny https://thetokyo.org/news/last-working-engine-of-hayabusa2-asteroid-probe-breaks-down The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T08:36:00.000Z Last working engine of Hayabusa2 asteroid probe breaks down https://thetokyo.org/news/why-yuko-fujigaki-was-chosen-as-tokyo-universitys-next-president The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T08:28:35.000Z Why Yuko Fujigaki Was Chosen as Tokyo University’s Next President https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-mayor-who-took-maternity-leave-named-to-times-list-of-most-influential The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T08:15:00.000Z Japan mayor who took maternity leave named to Time’s list of most influential https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-kondo-siblings-capture-gold-in-judo-at-asian-games The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T06:50:00.000Z Japan’s Kondo siblings capture gold in judo at Asian Games https://thetokyo.org/news/foreign-residents-in-japan-facing-tighter-immigration-screening-selective-accept The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T06:15:35.000Z Foreign Residents in Japan Facing Tighter Immigration Screening, Selective Acceptance https://thetokyo.org/news/10-best-art-museums-in-japan-to-visit-on-a-day-or-weekend-trip The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T05:27:06.000Z 10 Best Art Museums in Japan to Visit on a Day or Weekend Trip https://thetokyo.org/news/protected-meet-tokyo-stash-japans-local-favorites-shipped-worldwide The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T03:30:50.000Z Protected: Meet Tokyo Stash: Japan’s Local Favorites, Shipped Worldwide https://thetokyo.org/news/whats-new-in-tokyo-this-month-october-2026 The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T00:00:56.000Z What’s New in Tokyo This Month: October 2026 https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-drugstore-guide-best-cough-medicine-in-japan The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Cough Medicine in Japan https://thetokyo.org/news/the-tokyo-game-show-turns-30-tracing-the-history-of-video-game-evolution The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T21:00:13.000Z The Tokyo Game Show Turns 30: Tracing the History of Video Game Evolution https://thetokyo.org/news/visa-and-permanent-residency-costs-soar-changes-affecting-peoples-lives-in-japan The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T21:00:00.000Z Visa and Permanent Residency Costs Soar: Changes Affecting People’s Lives in Japan from October 2026 https://thetokyo.org/news/free-things-to-do-in-tokyo-this-month-october-2026 The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T14:22:11.000Z Free Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: October 2026 https://thetokyo.org/news/plastic-beauty-review-what-it-gets-right-about-japans-cosmetic-surgery-boom The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T08:33:22.000Z Plastic Beauty Review: What It Gets Right About Japan’s Cosmetic Surgery Boom https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-most-intimidating-ramen-shop-is-using-stickers-to-bring-in-female-diners The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:15:44.000Z Japan’s Most Intimidating Ramen Shop Is Using Stickers To Bring In Female Diners https://thetokyo.org/news/jakarie-whitaker-wants-you-to-be-confused The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T02:00:30.000Z Jakarie Whitaker Wants You To Be Confused https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-shifts-to-proactive-cyberdefense-an-interview-with-policymaker-taira-masaa The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T21:00:07.000Z Japan Shifts to Proactive Cyberdefense: An Interview with Policymaker Taira Masaaki https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-rice-prices-drop-below-3000-for-first-time-in-two-years The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T21:00:07.000Z Japan’s Rice Prices Drop Below ¥3,000 for First Time in Two Years https://thetokyo.org/news/puku-puku-mania-where-to-buy-japans-viral-3d-bubble-stickers-in-tokyo The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T17:50:49.000Z Puku Puku Mania: Where To Buy Japan’s Viral 3D Bubble Stickers in Tokyo https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-wins-marathon-penalty-shootout-to-set-up-clash-with-south-korea-for-gold The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T04:46:00.000Z Japan wins marathon penalty shootout to set up clash with South Korea for gold https://thetokyo.org/news/takaichi-to-focus-on-economic-growth-and-better-future-in-policy-speech The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T02:43:00.000Z Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-hikes-residency-fees-for-foreign-nationals The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T09:16:27.794Z Japan hikes residency fees for foreign nationals https://thetokyo.org/news/this-japanese-tax-has-a-problem-its-too-popular The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T01:30:00.000Z This Japanese tax has a problem: It’s too popular https://thetokyo.org/news/preemptive-cybersecurity-laws-enforced-in-japan-amid-rising-threats The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T07:16:29.187Z Preemptive cybersecurity laws enforced in Japan amid rising threats https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-panel-asks-for-targeted-budget-allocation-amid-fiscal-health-concerns The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T07:16:29.187Z Japan panel asks for targeted budget allocation amid fiscal health concerns https://thetokyo.org/news/garigarikun-ice-treat-coming-to-school-lunches-in-east-japan-city The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T07:16:29.187Z 'GariGarikun' ice treat coming to school lunches in east Japan city https://thetokyo.org/news/seibu-shibuya-store-bids-farewell-after-58-years The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T01:29:00.000Z Seibu Shibuya store bids farewell after 58 years https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-times-1926-meiji-shrine-baseball-park-opens The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z Japan Times 1926: Meiji Shrine baseball park opens https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-officially-overhauls-permanent-residency-rules The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T15:15:00.000Z Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rules https://thetokyo.org/news/key-changes-affecting-daily-life-in-japan-take-effect-in-october The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T05:16:28.808Z Key changes affecting daily life in Japan take effect in October https://thetokyo.org/news/oct-1-tax-hike-squeezes-japans-low-malt-and-3rd-category-beers-as-brew-war-looms The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T05:16:28.808Z Oct. 1 tax hike squeezes Japan's low-malt and '3rd-category' beers as brew war looms https://thetokyo.org/news/city-near-tokyo-oks-survey-for-possible-selection-as-nuclear-waste-site The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T05:16:28.808Z City near Tokyo OKs survey for possible selection as nuclear waste site https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-rise-nikkei-up-2-on-further-ai-development-hopes The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T05:16:28.808Z Tokyo stocks rise, Nikkei up 2%, on further AI development hopes https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-hospital-performs-world-first-surgery-using-heart-muscle-stem-cells The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T10:39:00.000Z Japanese hospital performs world-first surgery using heart muscle stem cells https://thetokyo.org/news/nagasaki-fire-dept-gives-first-aid-training-to-foreign-residents-for-1st-time The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T03:16:29.423Z Nagasaki fire dept. gives first-aid training to foreign residents for 1st time https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-court-rules-voice-is-protected-as-publicity-right-in-ai-cloning-case The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T03:16:29.423Z Japan court rules voice is protected as publicity right in AI cloning case https://thetokyo.org/news/for-japans-young-singles-romance-gets-a-corporate-middleman The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T09:00:00.000Z For Japan’s young singles, romance gets a corporate middleman https://thetokyo.org/news/1-dead-1-injured-on-streets-in-kobe-after-gunshot-report The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T01:16:33.237Z 1 dead, 1 injured on streets in Kobe after 'gunshot' report https://thetokyo.org/news/editorial-japan-must-resist-global-drift-toward-state-capitalism-uphold-free-tra The Tokyo en 2026-10-01T01:16:33.237Z Editorial: Japan must resist global drift toward state capitalism, uphold free trade https://thetokyo.org/news/while-calling-voice-a-protected-right-court-dismisses-voice-actors-ai-case The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T07:23:00.000Z While calling voice a protected right, court dismisses voice actor’s AI case https://thetokyo.org/news/pay-a-fee-skip-the-line-more-japan-restaurants-introduce-fast-pass-services The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T06:51:00.000Z Pay a fee, skip the line: More Japan restaurants introduce fast-pass services https://thetokyo.org/news/after-35-years-in-the-country-toys-r-us-plans-to-exit-japan The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T06:49:00.000Z After 35 years in the country, Toys R Us plans to exit Japan https://thetokyo.org/news/as-takaichi-cites-lack-of-sleep-report-offers-ways-to-ease-burden-on-japan-pms The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T05:38:00.000Z As Takaichi cites lack of sleep, report offers ways to ease burden on Japan PMs https://thetokyo.org/news/gic-acquires-16-marriott-run-hotels-in-japan-amid-tourism-boom The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T04:29:00.000Z GIC acquires 16 Marriott-run hotels in Japan amid tourism boom https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-rise-in-morning-on-further-ai-development-hopes The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T23:16:29.016Z Tokyo stocks rise in morning on further AI development hopes https://thetokyo.org/news/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-onosato-wins-autumn-sumo-tournament The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T23:16:29.016Z Easy Japanese news in translation: Onosato wins autumn sumo tournament https://thetokyo.org/news/imperial-couple-visit-quake-hit-kumamoto-to-meet-with-disaster-victims The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T21:16:29.175Z Imperial couple visit quake-hit Kumamoto to meet with disaster victims https://thetokyo.org/news/ex-yokohama-mayor-to-attempt-election-comeback-after-power-harassment-resignatio The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T21:16:29.175Z Ex-Yokohama mayor to attempt election comeback after power harassment resignation https://thetokyo.org/news/uber-japan-post-to-start-ride-sharing-bookings-at-post-offices-in-ishikawa-pref- The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T21:16:29.175Z Uber, Japan Post to start ride-sharing bookings at post offices in Ishikawa Pref. city https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-to-mandate-beneficial-ownership-disclosure-to-combat-money-laundering The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T21:16:29.175Z Japan to mandate beneficial ownership disclosure to combat money laundering https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-health-cost-caps-rise-widening-gaps-between-insurers The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:05:00.000Z Japan’s health cost caps rise, widening gaps between insurers https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-output-falls-for-second-month-due-to-impact-from-quake-and-iran-war The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:03:00.000Z Japan’s output falls for second month due to impact from quake and Iran war https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-to-face-price-hikes-on-over-3000-food-items-in-october The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T09:16:39.017Z Japan to face price hikes on over 3,000 food items in October https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-born-giant-panda-twins-make-debut-in-china-after-repatriation The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T09:16:39.017Z Japan-born giant panda twins make debut in China after repatriation https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-aug-industrial-output-falls-17-as-disasters-hit-auto-production The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T09:16:39.017Z Japan Aug. industrial output falls 1.7% as disasters hit auto production https://thetokyo.org/news/igarashi-and-ikeda-clinch-surfing-gold-at-asian-games The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T02:29:00.000Z Igarashi and Ikeda clinch surfing gold at Asian Games https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-mongolia-leaders-vow-to-deepen-ties-for-greater-prosperity The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T07:16:38.088Z Japan, Mongolia leaders vow to deepen ties for greater prosperity https://thetokyo.org/news/china-positive-about-economic-exchanges-with-japan-ex-top-diplomat-iwaya The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T07:16:38.088Z China positive about economic exchanges with Japan: ex-top diplomat Iwaya https://thetokyo.org/news/university-of-tokyos-president-elect-hopes-for-more-female-academics The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T07:16:38.088Z University of Tokyo's president-elect hopes for more female academics https://thetokyo.org/news/1st-public-insurance-covered-ips-heart-sheet-surgery-conducted-in-japan The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T07:16:38.088Z 1st public insurance-covered iPS heart sheet surgery conducted in Japan https://thetokyo.org/news/fast-pass-services-gain-popularity-at-restaurants-in-japan The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T06:51:00.000Z Fast-pass services gain popularity at restaurants in Japan https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-lifts-sanctions-on-16-entities-linked-to-syria The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T01:58:00.000Z Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria https://thetokyo.org/news/like-a-jewel-japans-luxury-ice-revered-by-bars-worldwide The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T01:06:00.000Z ‘Like a jewel’: Japan’s luxury ice revered by bars worldwide https://thetokyo.org/news/toyota-eyes-selling-japans-answer-to-rolls-royce-around-the-world The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T00:20:00.000Z Toyota eyes selling Japan’s answer to Rolls-Royce around the world https://thetokyo.org/news/asian-games-japans-ochiai-sets-meet-record-to-win-mens-800 The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T05:16:30.827Z Asian Games: Japan's Ochiai sets meet record to win men's 800 https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-elderly-population-hits-fresh-high-at-294-2025-census The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T05:16:30.827Z Japan elderly population hits fresh high at 29.4%: 2025 census https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-longest-loop-trail-opens-in-northern-ibaraki-pref The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T05:16:30.827Z Japan's longest loop trail opens in northern Ibaraki Pref. https://thetokyo.org/news/artisan-behind-big-eyed-beckoning-cat-pottery-in-japan-brings-luck-to-the-world The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T05:16:30.827Z Artisan behind big-eyed 'beckoning cat' pottery in Japan brings luck to the world https://thetokyo.org/news/asian-games-japans-yamaguchi-takes-womens-badminton-silver The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:16:30.051Z Asian Games: Japan's Yamaguchi takes women's badminton silver https://thetokyo.org/news/socks-from-japans-familymart-convenience-store-save-uzbek-volleyball-team-at-asi The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:16:30.051Z Socks from Japan's FamilyMart convenience store save Uzbek volleyball team at Asian Games https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-defense-force-to-end-1st-overseas-firefighting-mission-in-indonesia The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:16:30.051Z Japan defense force to end 1st overseas firefighting mission in Indonesia https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-slip-on-lingering-inflation-concerns-ex-dividend-selling The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:16:30.051Z Tokyo stocks slip on lingering inflation concerns, ex-dividend selling https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-craft-brewery-hopes-to-strike-gold-with-new-pumpkin-beer The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T03:16:30.051Z Japanese craft brewery hopes to strike gold with new pumpkin beer https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-sees-surge-in-commemorative-days-for-product-promotion-awareness The Tokyo en 2026-09-30T01:16:03.242Z Japan sees surge in commemorative days for product promotion, awareness https://thetokyo.org/news/okinawa-gov-tamaki-leaves-office-at-end-of-8-year-tenure The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T23:16:04.275Z Okinawa Gov. Tamaki leaves office at end of 8-year tenure https://thetokyo.org/news/70-in-japan-positive-about-ai-use-in-medical-health-care-sectors The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T23:16:04.275Z 70% in Japan positive about AI use in medical, health care sectors https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-photo-journal-145-mascots-converge-for-2-day-festival-in-gunma-pref The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T23:16:04.275Z Japan Photo Journal: 145 mascots converge for 2-day festival in Gunma Pref. https://thetokyo.org/news/imperial-couples-visit-to-quake-hit-kumamoto-postponed-due-to-bad-weather The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T23:16:04.275Z Imperial couple's visit to quake-hit Kumamoto postponed due to bad weather https://thetokyo.org/news/ihg-to-launch-newest-premium-collection-brand-hotels-in-japan-for-1st-time The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T21:16:03.434Z IHG to launch newest premium collection brand hotels in Japan for 1st time https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-govt-formally-conveys-plan-to-convene-extra-diet-session-next-mon The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T21:16:03.434Z Japan gov't formally conveys plan to convene extra Diet session next Mon. https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-fall-on-us-iran-uncertainty-dividend-driven-buying-subsides The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T21:16:03.434Z Tokyo stocks fall on US-Iran uncertainty, dividend-driven buying subsides https://thetokyo.org/news/puku-puku-mania-where-to-find-japans-sold-out-3d-stickers-in-tokyo The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T17:51:06.000Z Puku Puku Mania: Where To Find Japan’s Sold-Out 3D Stickers in Tokyo https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-sets-all-time-record-with-rain-for-34-straight-days The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T17:39:34.000Z Tokyo Sets All-Time Record With Rain for 34 Straight Days https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-open-tennis-draws-and-schedule-for-wednesday-september-30-2026 The Tokyo en 2026-09-29T17:20:57.000Z Japan Open Tennis Draws and Schedule for Wednesday, September 30, 2026