<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/ana-says-data-on-37800-customers-leaked-in-hacking</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ANA says data on 37,800 customers leaked in hacking</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/boj-says-2-inflation-target-generally-achieved-maintains-policy-rate</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BOJ says 2% inflation target generally achieved, maintains policy rate</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/bojs-ueda-hints-at-raising-interest-rates-to-stabilize-inflation-at-2</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BOJ&apos;s Ueda hints at raising interest rates to stabilize inflation at 2%</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/toyota-waymo-to-begin-autonomous-taxi-trial-service-in-japan-in-2027</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Toyota, Waymo to begin autonomous taxi trial service in Japan in 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-anime-market-tops-4-tril-yen-for-1st-time</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s anime market tops 4 tril. yen for 1st time</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/after-decades-of-deflation-boj-faces-test-of-maintaining-price-stability</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>After decades of deflation, BOJ faces test of maintaining price stability</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/367-wrongly-marked-as-failing-drivers-license-exams-for-foreigners-in-japans-gun</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>367 wrongly marked as failing driver&apos;s license exams for foreigners in Japan&apos;s Gunma Pref.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/editorial-first-female-kishi-marks-new-era-for-japanese-shogi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: First female kishi marks new era for Japanese shogi</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/nikkei-stock-index-falls-sharply-with-muted-reaction-to-bojs-etf-move</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nikkei stock index falls sharply with muted reaction to BOJ&apos;s ETF move</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/new-book-chronicles-viral-japanese-macaque-punchs-growth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New book chronicles viral Japanese macaque Punch&apos;s growth</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-water-spraying-drill-held-at-shirakawa-go-sett</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Easy Japanese news in translation: Water-spraying drill held at Shirakawa-go settlement</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/law-to-establish-second-capital-to-back-up-tokyo-goes-into-effect</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Law to establish &apos;second capital&apos; to back up Tokyo goes into effect</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-govt-to-use-11-tril-yen-of-reserves-to-finance-gasoline-subsidies</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T19:16:15.984Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan gov&apos;t to use 1.1 tril. yen of reserves to finance gasoline subsidies</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-latest-ai-companion-robot-refuses-to-validate-you</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T12:42:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s Latest AI Companion Robot Refuses To Validate You</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chizuko-mifune-and-the-cursed-origins-of-the-ring-spotlight</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:15:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chizuko Mifune and the Cursed Origins of The Ring | Spotlight</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/the-best-things-to-do-in-tokyo-this-november</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T08:56:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This November</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/with-china-in-mind-japan-eyes-more-realistic-joint-military-exercises</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/blackstone-said-to-plan-19-billion-central-tokyo-office-sale</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Blackstone said to plan $1.9 billion central Tokyo office sale</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-police-arrest-6-men-over-scam-from-vietnam</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese police arrest 6 men over scam from Vietnam</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/daiwa-profit-climbs-on-strong-global-markets-trading-income</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Daiwa profit climbs on strong global markets trading income</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-researchers-discover-protein-that-may-shed-light-on-fertility-decline</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese researchers discover protein that may shed light on fertility decline</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/koizumi-vows-to-uphold-defense-oriented-policy-at-asean-meet</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Koizumi vows to uphold ‘defense-oriented’ policy at ASEAN meet</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/the-naive-case-for-deploying-us-nuclear-weapons-to-japan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The naive case for deploying U.S. nuclear weapons to Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/how-precious-lab-is-redefining-engagement-ring-shopping-in-japan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:55:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How Precious Lab Is Redefining Engagement Ring Shopping in Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-journalist-arrested-in-russia-is-a-pawn-not-a-spy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese journalist arrested in Russia is a pawn, not a spy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/gmos-1-million-hacker-bounty-draws-321-tips-in-two-days-news-roundup</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:38:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>GMO’s $1 Million Hacker Bounty Draws 321 Tips in Two Days | News Roundup</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/halloween-in-tokyo-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Halloween in Tokyo 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-shifts-to-pay-now-refund-later-tax-free-tourist-shopping-from-november</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan Shifts to “Pay Now, Refund Later” Tax-Free Tourist Shopping from November</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/china-enlists-bff-russia-in-anti-japanese-campaign</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China Enlists BFF Russia in Anti-Japanese Campaign</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/how-should-japan-deal-with-trumps-america</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T20:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How Should Japan Deal with Trump’s America?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/sanrio-cuts-ties-with-vivant-amid-china-backlash</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:55:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sanrio Cuts Ties With Vivant Amid China Backlash</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/back-in-tokyo-epica-on-metal-and-titans</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:57:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Back in Tokyo: Epica on Metal and Titans</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/thanksgiving-in-tokyo-2026-at-bistro-vino</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:23:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026 at Bistro Vino</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/experience-the-magic-of-japans-snow-country-in-minamiuonuma</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T04:18:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Experience the Magic of Japan’s Snow Country in Minamiuonuma</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/exploring-japans-unusual-volcanoes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/sacred-ground-animes-nagano-heartland</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sacred Ground: Anime’s Nagano Heartland</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/yrei-japanese-ghosts</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Yūrei: Japanese Ghosts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/long-hours-no-breaks-for-japans-overworked-teachers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Long Hours, No Breaks for Japan’s Overworked Teachers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/things-to-do-in-tokyo-in-november-2026</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T19:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/fulkrum-opens-first-japan-office-in-tokyo-and-appoints-country-manager</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T14:44:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fulkrum Opens First Japan Office In Tokyo And Appoints Country Manager</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-stocks-plunge-1369-points-as-ai-selloff-hits-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:39:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan Stocks Plunge 1,369 Points as AI Selloff Hits Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/eala-aiming-to-finish-season-with-bang-after-tokyo-exit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eala aiming to finish season with bang after Tokyo exit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/rybakina-withdraws-from-tokyo-quarter-finals-with-neck-injury</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:26:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo quarter-finals with neck injury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-and-germany-step-up-efforts-to-strengthen-strategic-autonomy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:17:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan and Germany step up efforts to strengthen strategic autonomy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/downtown-tokyo-ryokan-stays-for-us-travelers-from-tokyos-first-designer-inn-to-a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:06:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Downtown Tokyo Ryokan Stays for U.S. Travelers, From Tokyo&apos;s First Designer Inn to a Skytree-View Hinoki Bath</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/china-mourns-an-old-friend-in-ex-pm-yasuo-fukuda-with-japans-foreign-policy-at-a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T12:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China mourns an ‘old friend’ in ex-PM Yasuo Fukuda, with Japan’s foreign policy at a crossroads</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/photo-displacement-film-fund-hold-a-press-conference-in-tokyo-tkp2026103015</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T12:23:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Photo: Displacement Film Fund hold a press conference in Tokyo - TKP2026103015</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyos-steel-core-timber-office-wins-a-forestry-agency-award</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:34:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo’s Steel-Core Timber Office Wins a Forestry Agency Award</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-katayama-signals-hope-of-bigger-surplus-from-central-banks-etf-sales</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T10:01:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s Katayama signals hope of bigger surplus from central bank&apos;s ETF sales</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-to-establish-second-capital-to-reduce-reliance-on-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:57:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan to Establish Second Capital to Reduce Reliance on Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/october-30-newsroom-tokyo-bangkok-live</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:13:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>October 30 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-and-around-tokyo-discover-nikkos-autumn-colours-by-rail</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T08:26:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo and Around Tokyo: Discover Nikko’s Autumn Colours by Rail</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-law-for-tokyo-backup-capital-takes-effect</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:37:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s law for Tokyo backup capital takes effect</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chinese-student-arrested-over-pepper-spray-incident-in-tokyos-ginza-area-in-may</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese student arrested over pepper spray incident in Tokyo&apos;s Ginza area in May</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/no-1-rybakina-withdraws-from-tokyo-quarterfinals-with-undisclosed-little-injury</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:12:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>No. 1 Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo quarterfinals with undisclosed &apos;little injury&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tennis-player-rybakina-withdraws-from-tokyo-tournament-due-to-back-injury-interi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:11:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tennis player Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo tournament due to back injury — Interia Sport</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/rybakina-withdraws-from-tokyo-fernandez-advances-to-semifinals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:35:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo, Fernandez advances to semifinals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/bon-jovi-return-to-japan-in-2027-for-two-tokyo-dome-shows</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:30:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bon Jovi Return to Japan in 2027 for Two Tokyo Dome Shows</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/mitsubishi-motors-to-release-new-pajero-in-japan-on-dec-17-tokyo-mitsubishi-moto</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T06:30:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mitsubishi Motors to release new Pajero in Japan on Dec. 17 TOKYO – Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Thursday it will release the first new Pajero SUV model in seven years in Japan on Dec. 17, with prices starting at 6,193,000 yen (roughly PHP2.5 million). Pre</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/quantum-systems-establishes-japanese-subsidiary-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:41:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/about-80-people-gather-for-jucy-book-picnic-in-tokyo-the-japan-times</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:27:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>About 80 people gather for Jucy book picnic in Tokyo — The Japan Times</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-has-no-time-to-lose-to-avert-a-healthcare-crisis-minister-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan has &apos;no time to lose&apos; to avert a healthcare crisis, minister says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/the-big-jobs-deal-that-never-happened-tokyo-debunks-claim-of-1-lakh-bangladeshis</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:58:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The big jobs deal that never happened: Tokyo debunks claim of 1 lakh Bangladeshis heading to Japan every ye...</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-bear-problem-could-take-a-decade-to-solve-wildlife-expert-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:00:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s bear problem could take a decade to solve, wildlife expert says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-utility-giant-tokyo-gas-is-open-to-expanding-its-investments-in-the-phi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:29:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese utility giant Tokyo Gas is open to expanding its investments in the Philippines’ natural gas sector with tycoons Enrique Razon Jr. and Federico Lopez. | via Brix Lelis</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-teamlab-bringing-permanent-digital-art-exhibition-space-to-california</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:28:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s TeamLab Bringing Permanent Digital Art Exhibition Space to California</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/a-man-walks-past-the-headquarters-of-the-bank-of-japan-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:21:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A man walks past the headquarters of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/has-my-body-truly-become-my-own-tokyo-exhibition-explores-japans-former-eugenics</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:18:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;Has my body truly become my own?&apos;: Tokyo exhibition explores Japan&apos;s former eugenics law</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-inflation-exceeds-bojs-2-target-before-rate-decision</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:58:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo inflation exceeds BOJ’s 2% target before rate decision</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/stunning-update-after-teen-stranded-in-japan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:51:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stunning update after teen stranded in Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chinese-citizen-arrested-in-tokyo-on-suspicion-of-spraying-a-capsaicin-substance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:48:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese citizen arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of spraying a capsaicin substance — The Japan Times</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-nikkei-slumps-3-as-tech-stocks-tumble-on-ai-worries</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s Nikkei slumps 3% as tech stocks tumble on AI worries</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chinese-man-arrested-over-spray-attack-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T01:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese man arrested over spray attack in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chinese-man-arrested-over-spray-attack-in-tokyos-ginza</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T01:34:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese Man Arrested over Spray Attack in Tokyo&apos;s Ginza</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/east-japan-railway-employs-goats-to-maintain-greenery-in-tokyo-the-japan-times</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:52:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>East Japan Railway employs goats to maintain greenery in Tokyo — The Japan Times</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/jr-easts-new-four-legged-landscapers-are-proving-to-be-a-hit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JR East’s new four-legged landscapers are proving to be a hit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-september-unemployment-rate-improves-to-24-tokyo-core-cpi-rises-26-bolste</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s September Unemployment Rate Improves to 2.4%; Tokyo Core CPI Rises 2.6%, Bolstering Expectations for Additional BOJ Rate Hike</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/breaking-japans-tokyo-cpi-inflation-climbs-28-in-october</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:19:38.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Breaking: Japan’s Tokyo CPI inflation climbs 2.8% in October</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-tokyo-inflation-excluding-fresh-food-rises-to-26-channel-newsasia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:09:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s Tokyo inflation excluding fresh food rises to 2.6% — Channel NewsAsia</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-core-inflation-exceeds-boj-target-in-october</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:52:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo core inflation exceeds BOJ target in October</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/sakura-tokyo-japanese-restaurant-shuts-down-in-college-station</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:44:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sakura Tokyo Japanese restaurant shuts down in College Station</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-tokyo-core-inflation-eases-for-1st-time-in-5-months</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:39:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan Tokyo Core Inflation Eases for 1st Time in 5 Months</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-cpi-processed-food-30-071-point-vs-36-083-point-in-sept</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO CPI: PROCESSED FOOD +3.0% (+0.71 POINT) VS. +3.6% (+0.83 POINT) IN SEPT</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-cpi-energy-22-yy-009-point-contribution-vs-19-008-point-in-sept</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO CPI: ENERGY +2.2% Y/Y (+0.09 POINT CONTRIBUTION), VS. -1.9% (-0.08 POINT) IN SEPT</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-inflation-rate-stays-high-after-surging-in-sept-when-price-cutti</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO INFLATION RATE STAYS HIGH AFTER SURGING IN SEPT WHEN PRICE-CUTTING EFFECTS OF FREE BASE WATER CHARGES WANED AT END OF PROGRAM</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-core-core-cpi-ex-fresh-food-energy-26-yy-sept-30-median-forecast</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO CORE-CORE CPI (EX-FRESH FOOD, ENERGY) +2.6% Y/Y (SEPT +3.0%); MEDIAN FORECAST +2.8% (RANGE: +2.5% TO +3.0%)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-total-cpi-28-yy-sept-27-median-forecast-27-range-24-to-29</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO TOTAL CPI +2.8% Y/Y (SEPT +2.7%); MEDIAN FORECAST +2.7% (RANGE: +2.4% to +2.9%)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-core-cpi-ex-fresh-food-26-yy-sept-27-median-forecast-27-range-24</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO CORE CPI (EX-FRESH FOOD) +2.6% Y/Y (SEPT +2.7 %), MEDIAN FORECAST +2.7% (RANGE: +2.4% TO +2.8%)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-tea-traditions-meet-french-ptisserie-in-seasonal-afternoon-tea-at-four-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:46:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese Tea Traditions Meet French Pâtisserie in Seasonal Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-disney-resort-hits-record-highs-as-disney-imagination-cruise-ship-remains-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo Disney Resort Hits Record Highs as Disney Imagination Cruise Ship Remains on Track for 2029 Operations</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/zero-effort-what-a-shame-fans-react-to-naomi-osakas-shock-loss-to-18-yo-in-early</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T19:48:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>“Zero Effort”; “What A Shame” – Fans React To Naomi Osaka’s Shock Loss To 18 y/o In Early Japan Open Exit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/alaska-airlines-to-launch-nonstop-boeing-737-anchoragetokyo-service</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T19:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop Boeing 737 Anchorage–Tokyo service</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/naomi-osaka-vows-to-bounce-back-after-stunning-tokyo-exit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T19:11:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Naomi Osaka vows to bounce back after stunning Tokyo exit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/washington-and-tokyo-agree-to-produce-amraam-missiles-in-japan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T19:04:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Washington and Tokyo agree to produce AMRAAM missiles in Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-cyberattack-surge-tests-its-push-to-strengthen-defenses</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T18:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s Cyberattack Surge Tests Its Push to Strengthen Defenses</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-bullet-train-operator-eyes-more-tokyo-osaka-express-service</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan bullet train operator eyes more Tokyo-Osaka express service</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/rybakina-clinches-year-end-top-ranking-with-tokyo-second-round-win</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T16:41:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rybakina clinches year-end top ranking with Tokyo second-round win</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/wta-roundup-teen-topples-naomi-osaka-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T15:32:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WTA roundup: Teen topples Naomi Osaka in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stakes-its-claim-as-asias-hub-for-resilience-finance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T13:39:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo stakes its claim as Asia’s hub for resilience finance</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/alaska-airlines-adds-anchoragetokyo-nonstop-for-2027</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T13:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Airlines Adds Anchorage–Tokyo Nonstop for 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-plans-to-start-reducing-gasoline-subsidies-from-december</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T12:32:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan plans to start reducing gasoline subsidies from December</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/the-mainichi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:16:16.517Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Mainichi</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/mitsubishi-motors-revived-pajero-model-posts-strong-orders</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:16:16.517Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mitsubishi Motors&apos; revived Pajero model posts strong orders</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/mt-fuji-gets-seasons-1st-snowcap</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:16:16.517Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mt. Fuji gets season&apos;s 1st snowcap</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-weekly-sunday-mainichi-to-halt-publication-next-april-ending-over-100-yr-h</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T13:16:16.517Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan weekly &apos;Sunday Mainichi&apos; to halt publication next April, ending over 100-yr history</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/5-rescued-1-missing-after-fire-on-tugboat-off-okinawa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:16:17.825Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>5 rescued, 1 missing after fire on tugboat off Okinawa</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/western-japan-shrine-unveils-huge-plaques-with-2-smiling-sheep-for-fruitful-2027</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T11:16:17.825Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Western Japan shrine unveils huge plaques with 2 smiling sheep for fruitful 2027</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/suzuki-motor-overtakes-honda-as-japans-no-2-automaker-by-global-sales</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:16:18.385Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Suzuki Motor overtakes Honda as Japan&apos;s No. 2 automaker by global sales</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/researchers-search-for-more-naumanns-elephant-fossils-at-hokkaido-site</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:16:18.385Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Researchers search for more Naumann&apos;s elephant fossils at Hokkaido site</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/sanrio-ends-tie-up-with-japan-drama-vivant-after-criticism-in-china</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:16:18.385Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sanrio ends tie-up with Japan drama &apos;Vivant&apos; after criticism in China</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-sept-industrial-output-up-for-1st-time-in-3-months-as-autos-rebound</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T09:16:18.385Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan Sept. industrial output up for 1st time in 3 months as autos rebound</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/renowned-japanese-pianist-found-guilty-of-driving-at-144-kph</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Renowned Japanese pianist found guilty of driving at 144 kph</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-vows-at-asean-forum-to-uphold-exclusively-defense-oriented-policy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T07:16:17.317Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan vows at ASEAN forum to uphold exclusively defense-oriented policy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/bank-of-japan-holds-rates-steady-even-as-inflation-ticks-up</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bank of Japan holds rates steady even as inflation ticks up</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-beleaguered-shoppers-are-a-worry-for-convenience-stores-and-the-economy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-jobless-rate-falls-to-24-in-sept-amid-labor-shortages</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:16:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s jobless rate falls to 2.4% in Sept. amid labor shortages</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/embassy-confirms-bodies-found-in-nepal-as-those-of-missing-japan-alpinists</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:16:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Embassy confirms bodies found in Nepal as those of missing Japan alpinists</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-to-gradually-reduce-gasoline-subsidies-from-dec-takaichi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:16:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan to gradually reduce gasoline subsidies from Dec.: Takaichi</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/46-mil-yen-watch-stolen-from-same-tokyo-shopping-complex-hit-by-aug-theft</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:16:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>46 mil. yen watch stolen from same Tokyo shopping complex hit by Aug. theft</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-last-active-university-reactor-battles-to-stay-open</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T05:16:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s last active university reactor battles to stay open</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/satisfy-your-kneads-at-the-setagaya-bread-festival</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Satisfy your kneads at the Setagaya Bread Festival</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-forever-young-set-to-vie-for-rare-repeat-in-breeders-cup-classic</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s Forever Young set to vie for rare repeat in Breeders’ Cup Classic</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tetsuya-chiba-elevated-manga-into-culture-in-japan-with-works-celebrating-life</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tetsuya Chiba elevated manga into culture in Japan with works celebrating life</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-developers-grow-grapes-rice-in-high-rise-gardens-to-bring-nature-into-urba</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo developers grow grapes, rice in high-rise gardens to bring nature into urban life</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-city-councilor-ordered-to-pay-damages-for-outing-award-winning-author</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan city councilor ordered to pay damages for outing award-winning author</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/ana-says-customer-info-possibly-leaked-following-unauthorized-access</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ANA says customer info possibly leaked following unauthorized access</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/naomi-osaka-knocked-out-of-tournament-in-japan-by-18-year-old-mia-pohankova-of-s</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Naomi Osaka knocked out of tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia 186 words</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/researchers-identify-gene-key-to-mating-of-yellow-fever-mosquitos</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Researchers identify gene key to mating of yellow fever mosquitos</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/1-dead-1-trapped-under-pile-of-soil-at-aichi-pref-construction-site</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:16:16.981Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>1 dead, 1 trapped under pile of soil at Aichi Pref. construction site</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-core-inflation-stays-above-2-as-boj-weighs-next-rate-move</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo Core Inflation Stays Above 2% as BOJ Weighs Next Rate Move</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-jobless-rate-falls-to-24-in-sept</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:32:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s jobless rate falls to 2.4% in Sept.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-core-inflation-holds-above-boj-target-at-26</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:11:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo Core Inflation Holds Above BOJ Target At 2.6%</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-finecut-inks-deals-for-justin-h-mins-journey-there-hong-sangsoos-nowhere-t</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:00:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo: Finecut Inks Deals for Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There,’ Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/bank-of-japan-to-hold-rates-signal-further-hikes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:59:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bank of Japan to hold rates, signal further hikes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-oct-tokyo-core-core-cpi-ex-fresh-food-energy-26-yy-sept-revised-29-aug-20-</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JAPAN OCT TOKYO CORE-CORE CPI (EX-FRESH FOOD, ENERGY) +2.6% Y/Y (SEPT REVISED +2.9%, AUG +2.0%); MEDIAN FORECAST +2.8% (RANGE: +2.5% TO +3.0%)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/a-charismatic-outsider-is-reborn-in-ryuji</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A charismatic outsider is reborn in ‘Ryuji’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/operator-of-south-koreas-toss-app-to-buy-online-japanese-brokerage-cheer</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Operator of South Korea&apos;s Toss app to buy online Japanese brokerage Cheer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/osaka-knocked-out-in-tokyo-by-teenager-pohankova-in-second-round</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T12:40:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Osaka knocked out in Tokyo by teenager Pohankova in second round</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-vivant-turns-wartime-torture-into-a-chinese-crime-as-tokyo-expands-its-mi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T12:07:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s VIVANT turns wartime torture into a Chinese crime as Tokyo expands its military</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-to-aid-wildfire-recovery-efforts-in-mongolia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan to aid wildfire recovery efforts in Mongolia</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/this-tokyo-neighborhood-is-famous-for-halloween-locals-would-like-to-change-that</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T11:03:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>This Tokyo neighborhood is famous for Halloween. Locals would like to change that</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/osaka-says-shell-return-stronger-after-latest-low-tokyo-exit-to-pohankova</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T10:19:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Osaka says she’ll return stronger after latest low, Tokyo exit to Pohankova</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-weighs-government-backed-bank-lending-scheme-to-spur-strategic-investment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:56:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan weighs government-backed bank lending scheme to spur strategic investment</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-ip-market-to-return-to-cannes-in-2027-as-tokyo-partnership-continues</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:35:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan IP Market to Return to Cannes in 2027 as Tokyo Partnership Continues</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chinese-student-arrested-over-may-pepper-spray-attack-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese student arrested over May pepper spray attack in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tennis-pan-pacific-open-tokyo-2026-naomi-osaka-knocked-out-of-tokyo-by-slovakian</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tennis - Pan Pacific Open Tokyo 2026: Naomi Osaka knocked out of Tokyo by Slovakian wild card</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/pan-pacific-open-naomi-osaka-stunned-by-18-year-old-mia-pohankova-and-knocked-ou</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:25:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pan Pacific Open: Naomi Osaka stunned by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova and knocked out in front of home crowd in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/usace-jed-and-japanese-ministry-of-defense-partner-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:15:01.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>USACE JED and Japanese Ministry of Defense Partner in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-and-us-strike-deal-on-missile-assembly-as-tokyo-expands-long-range-arsenal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:53:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan and US strike deal on missile assembly as Tokyo expands long-range arsenal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/three-people-arrested-in-tokyo-over-alleged-visa-fraud-the-japan-times</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T06:53:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Three people arrested in Tokyo over alleged visa fraud — The Japan Times</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/hello-kitty-company-cuts-ties-with-japanese-spy-show-after-china-outcry</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T06:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/credit-card-transit-payments-hit-tokyo-snag-as-jr-opts-out</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:42:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Credit card transit payments hit Tokyo snag as JR opts out</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-wary-of-further-fighter-jet-delays-as-berlin-signals-interest</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo wary of further fighter jet delays as Berlin signals interest</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-should-lead-icc-reform-not-just-defend-it</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T04:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo should lead ICC reform, not just defend it</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/cate-blanchett-warns-against-unthinking-certainty-as-she-accepts-japans-praemium</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T02:50:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cate Blanchett Warns Against “Unthinking Certainty” as She Accepts Japan’s Praemium Imperiale</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/eqt-bain-5-billion-kakaku-showdown-heralds-contested-japan-buyout-era</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T23:00:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>EQT, Bain $5 billion Kakaku showdown heralds contested Japan buyout era</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/alex-eala-fires-career-high-9-aces-in-dramatic-tokyo-open-comeback</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T22:11:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alex Eala Fires Career-High 9 Aces in Dramatic Tokyo Open Comeback</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-rise-on-advantest-gains</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T01:16:17.239Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo stocks rise on Advantest gains</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/jip-dpfp-back-plan-by-japans-ruling-ldp-to-cut-31-lower-house-proportional-seats</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T01:16:17.239Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JIP, DPFP back plan by Japan&apos;s ruling LDP to cut 31 lower house proportional seats</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/boj-likely-to-conclude-2-inflation-goal-met-keep-policy-rate-unchanged</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T01:16:17.239Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BOJ likely to conclude 2% inflation goal met, keep policy rate unchanged</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/editorial-police-misuse-of-expired-japan-drivers-licenses-violates-individual-ri</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-30T01:16:17.239Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: Police misuse of expired Japan driver&apos;s licenses violates individual rights</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-sumitomo-mitsui-trust-bank-buys-stake-in-indian-pe-firm</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank buys stake in Indian PE firm</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/politician-ordered-to-pay-11-million-for-outing-author-as-transgender</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Politician ordered to pay ¥1.1 million for outing author as transgender</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-must-accelerate-cyberdefense-strategy-former-nsa-director-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan must accelerate cyberdefense strategy, former NSA director says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/nidec-unable-to-obtain-auditors-opinion-on-fiscal-2025-report-by-end-of-october</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nidec unable to obtain auditor’s opinion on fiscal 2025 report by end of October</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-govt-asked-telecom-firms-to-block-extortion-site-in-gmo-data-breach</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:16:16.625Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan gov&apos;t asked telecom firms to block extortion site in GMO data breach</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-pianist-sorita-sentenced-to-3-months-in-prison-for-speeding</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:16:16.625Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese pianist Sorita sentenced to 3 months in prison for speeding</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-man-arrested-over-alleged-japan-migration-business-for-wealthy-chinese</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:16:16.625Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo man arrested over alleged Japan migration business for wealthy Chinese</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/germany-japan-to-hold-defense-talks-over-fighter-jet-plan-merz</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T23:16:16.625Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Germany, Japan to hold defense talks over fighter jet plan: Merz</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/airbus-ready-for-linkup-with-gcap-ceo-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Airbus ready for linkup with GCAP, CEO says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japanese-recycling-expert-turns-waste-glass-into-palau-tourism-success</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:16:16.475Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese recycling expert turns waste glass into Palau tourism success</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/ex-investigator-says-misuse-of-invalidated-drivers-licenses-also-occurred-in-wes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:16:16.475Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-investigator says misuse of invalidated driver&apos;s licenses also occurred in western Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-residents-sue-japan-capital-over-app-based-point-handout</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:16:16.475Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo residents sue Japan capital over app-based point handout</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/n-korea-fires-around-10-short-range-ballistic-missiles-seoul</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T21:16:16.475Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>N. Korea fires around 10 short-range ballistic missiles: Seoul</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/eala-advances-to-japan-open-quarterfinals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T20:59:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eala advances to Japan Open quarterfinals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/biman-glitch-delays-pms-flight-from-tokyo-by-nearly-5hrs</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T19:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Biman glitch delays PM’s flight from Tokyo by nearly 5hrs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/cambodia-embassy-in-tokyo-hosts-speech-contest-to-foster-ties</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:30:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cambodia Embassy in Tokyo hosts speech contest to foster ties</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/mia-pohnkov-knocks-out-naomi-osaka-in-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T17:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mia Pohánková knocks out Naomi Osaka in Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-motorsport-day-brings-italy-and-japan-together-at-the-embassy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T15:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo: Motorsport Day Brings Italy and Japan Together at the Embassy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/pm-leaves-tokyo-after-nearly-five-hour-flight-delay</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T14:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM leaves Tokyo after nearly five-hour flight delay</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/canadas-fernandez-holds-off-mertens-to-reach-japan-open-quarterfinals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:46:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Canada&apos;s Fernandez holds off Mertens to reach Japan Open quarterfinals</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/this-low-cost-japanese-airline-launches-daily-tokyo-kl-flight-with-prices-starti</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>This Low-Cost Japanese Airline Launches Daily Tokyo-KL Flight, With Prices Starting As Low As RM712</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/naomi-osakas-tokyo-dream-is-suddenly-over</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:42:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Naomi Osaka’s Tokyo dream is suddenly over</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/nsw-announce-2026-japan-open-touring-team</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:28:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NSW Announce 2026 Japan Open Touring Team</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/new-hotels-fraser-place-roppongi-tokyo-intercontinental-taipei-and-more</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T04:55:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New hotels: Fraser Place Roppongi Tokyo, InterContinental Taipei and more</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/hawks-complete-sweep-against-baystars-to-repeat-as-japan-series-champions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T04:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hawks complete sweep against BayStars to repeat as Japan Series champions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/samsung-financial-consolidates-tokyo-offices-to-study-japans-aging-market-opport</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Samsung Financial Consolidates Tokyo Offices to Study Japan’s Aging-Market Opportunities</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/55-magnitude-quake-hits-japans-chiba-prefecture</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T22:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>5.5-magnitude quake hits Japan’s Chiba prefecture</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/m54-quake-hits-chiba-pref-in-east-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T22:03:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>M5.4 quake hits Chiba Pref. in east Japan, no tsunami warning issued</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/nikkei-gains-nearly-700-points-as-chipmakers-lead-tokyo-market</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:57:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nikkei Gains Nearly 700 Points as Chipmakers Lead Tokyo Market</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/quantum-systems-enters-japans-defence-market-with-tokyo-office-and-local-industr</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:53:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Quantum Systems enters Japan’s defence market with Tokyo office and local industry ties</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-mixed-in-morning-as-ai-concerns-ease-high-oil-prices-weigh</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T19:16:16.631Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo stocks mixed in morning as AI concerns ease, high oil prices weigh</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/lng-powerhouse-rising-as-tokyo-gas-expanding-with-razon-lopez-groups</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T16:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>LNG powerhouse rising as Tokyo Gas expanding with Razon, Lopez groups</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/hello-kitty-firm-apologizes-scraps-japan-tv-tie-up-after-china-anger</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T10:58:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hello Kitty firm apologizes, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/alaska-airlines-will-fly-a-737-max-for-eight-hours-between-anchorage-and-tokyo</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:42:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska Airlines will fly a 737 MAX for eight hours between Anchorage and Tokyo</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-cambodia-police-chiefs-vow-deeper-cooperation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T08:19:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan, Cambodia Police Chiefs Vow Deeper Cooperation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/becoming-nocturnal-alex-eala-is-embracing-tokyo-nights-as-she-continues-her-camp</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T06:27:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;BECOMING NOCTURNAL&apos; 🌌💫 Alex Eala is embracing Tokyo nights as she continues her campaign at the Toray Pan Pacific Open. In an Instagram post, the Filipina tennis ace shared a glimpse of her Tokyo moments as she gears up for the quarterfinals after r</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/ninja-warrior-maker-tbs-tells-tokyo-market-how-legendary-cj-enm-alliances-fit-it</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T10:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Ninja Warrior’ Maker TBS Tells Tokyo Market How Legendary, CJ ENM Alliances Fit Its Push to Make J-Content the Next K-Drama</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/pms-flight-to-dhaka-from-tokyo-delayed-after-technical-glitch</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T10:43:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM’s flight to Dhaka from Tokyo delayed after technical glitch</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/soyeon-greets-husband-jo-yumin-at-tokyo-airport-shares-happy-newlywed-life</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Soyeon greets husband Jo Yu‑min at Tokyo airport, shares happy newlywed life</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/korea-japan-golf-course-associations-hold-roundtable-in-tokyo-expand-regular-inf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T03:21:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Korea-Japan Golf Course Associations Hold Roundtable in Tokyo… &quot;Expand Regular Information Exchange and Personnel Exchanges&quot;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/chinas-rare-earth-success-offers-lessons-in-economic-security</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T04:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China’s rare-earth success offers lessons in economic security</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/the-mainichi-news-quiz-how-many-japanese-parents-want-a-second-child</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:16:16.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Mainichi News Quiz: How many Japanese parents want a second child?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/toyota-deploys-ai-driven-welding-robot-for-racing-kart-production</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T09:16:16.480Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Toyota deploys AI-driven welding robot for racing kart production</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/russia-claims-consular-meeting-for-detained-japan-reporter-held-promptly</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T03:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia claims consular meeting for detained Japan reporter held promptly</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/news-in-easy-english-japan-is-a-new-place-for-inbound-weddings</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:16:16.454Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>News in Easy English: Japan is a new place for &apos;inbound weddings&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/spain-train-crash-kills-at-least-68-2-japanese-may-have-been-aboard</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:16:16.454Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spain train crash kills at least 68, 2 Japanese may have been aboard</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/baseball-hawks-sweep-baystars-to-clinch-back-to-back-japan-series-titles</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T07:16:16.454Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Baseball: Hawks sweep BayStars to clinch back-to-back Japan Series titles</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-to-allow-incapacitated-local-chiefs-to-resign</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan to allow incapacitated local chiefs to resign</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/kansai-emerges-as-key-data-center-hub-as-other-regions-vie-for-share</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kansai emerges as key data center hub as other regions vie for share</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/global-fund-managers-grow-bullish-on-japanese-government-bonds</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Global fund managers grow bullish on Japanese government bonds</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/cyclamen-blueprint-of-life-decoded-for-1st-time-by-japanese-researchers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:16:16.882Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cyclamen &apos;blueprint of life&apos; decoded for 1st time by Japanese researchers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-hotline-offers-emotional-support-in-spanish-portuguese</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:16:16.882Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan hotline offers emotional support in Spanish, Portuguese</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/princess-kako-sparks-orders-for-earrings-created-by-japan-indigo-artisan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T05:16:16.882Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Princess Kako sparks orders for earrings created by Japan indigo artisan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-has-mastered-the-red-carpet-almost</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T20:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan has mastered the red carpet. Almost.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-university-seeks-approval-for-uterus-transplants</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T03:16:16.466Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan university seeks approval for uterus transplants</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/first-snow-falls-across-hokkaido-as-japan-weather-office-urges-winter-preparatio</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T03:16:16.466Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>First snow falls across Hokkaido as Japan weather office urges winter preparations</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-us-defense-chiefs-meet-in-philippines-to-boost-security-alliance</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T03:16:16.466Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan, US defense chiefs meet in Philippines to boost security alliance</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-stocks-mixed-as-ai-growth-concerns-ease-rising-crude-weighs</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T03:16:16.466Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo stocks mixed as AI growth concerns ease, rising crude weighs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/seoul-tokyo-reaffirm-trilateral-defense-coordination</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T00:14:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seoul, Tokyo reaffirm trilateral defense coordination</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/i-live-with-a-ghost-japans-haunted-homes-attract-bargain-hunters</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T00:00:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>&apos;I live with a ghost&apos;: Japan&apos;s haunted homes attract bargain hunters</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/ayu-mi-living-in-tokyo-for-a-month-with-her-daughter-residing-in-an-affluent-are</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T22:27:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ayu-mi, living in Tokyo for a month with her daughter: &quot;Residing in an affluent area… monthly rent alone is 4.4 million won&quot;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyos-23-wards-are-considering-charging-households-for-part-of-garbage-collecti</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:45:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo&apos;s 23 wards are considering charging households for part of garbage collection and disposal costs as the wards&apos; populations are projected to keep growing. What are your thoughts on this?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/in-photos-japan-shojo-manga-exhibition-preview-draws-media-attention</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:16:17.231Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>In Photos: Japan &apos;shojo&apos; manga exhibition preview draws media attention</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japan-exhibition-traces-work-of-three-shojo-manga-masters</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:16:17.231Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan exhibition traces work of three &apos;shojo&apos; manga masters</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-minions-themed-entry-wins-scarecrow-contest-in</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:16:17.231Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Easy Japanese news in translation: Minions-themed entry wins scarecrow contest in Chiba Pref.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/editorial-cyberattacks-on-finance-demand-stronger-public-private-defenses-in-jap</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T01:16:17.231Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: Cyberattacks on finance demand stronger public-private defenses in Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/tokyo-fx-yen-little-changed-in-upper-157-range-as-boj-meeting-us-rate-hike-expec</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-29T00:36:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tokyo FX: Yen Little Changed in Upper 157 Range as BOJ Meeting, US Rate Hike Expectations Pull in Opposite Directions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/alaska-to-operate-flights-from-anchorage-to-tokyo-on-737-max-8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T19:54:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alaska to operate flights from Anchorage to Tokyo on 737 Max 8</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/parents-in-japan-step-in-to-help-children-find-love-jobs-homes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T23:16:17.206Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Parents in Japan step in to help children find love, jobs, homes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/japans-funabashi-to-introduce-short-time-after-school-child-care-from-5-pm</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:16:17.870Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japan&apos;s Funabashi to introduce short-time after-school child care from 5 p.m.</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thetokyo.org/news/cyberattack-hit-gmo-says-website-with-purported-customer-info-taken-down</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Tokyo</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-28T21:16:17.870Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cyberattack-hit GMO says website with purported customer info taken down</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>
