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While Tokyo is becoming a kind of test bed for the world’s leading robotaxi ventures, Japan is lagging when it comes to the regulatory framework needed for autonomous vehicles to gain traction.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 12, 2026
U.S. self-driving startup Nuro begins testing in Tokyo
While Tokyo is becoming a test bed for the world’s leading robotaxi ventures, Japan is lagging when it comes to regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles.
A memorial service for victims of the Tokyo air raid takes place in front of a monument at Kaneiji, a Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward, on Monday.
JAPAN
Mar 10, 2026
Memorial event held to mark 81st anniversary of Tokyo air raid
The massive U.S. air raid during World War II is believed to have killed about 100,000 people.
At 85 years old, Makiko Kimura still works about four times a month at a local snack shop — not to make money in retirement but as a way to stay in touch with her community.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 7, 2026
Working overtime: ‘Silver Jinzai’ centers keep Japan’s seniors employed
With about 3 in 10 adults currently over the retirement age, community agencies keeping seniors in part-time work bring both personal and economic benefits.
Yoyogi-Uehara is home to eclectic dining options, such as La Pita de Maison Cinquantecinq, which offers pita sandwiches and other Middle Eastern fare like falafel and hummus.
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Mar 6, 2026
Pitas, parfaits and more in Yoyogi-Uehara
Just a 10-minute train ride away from bustling Harajuku, the calm residential neighborhood is home to several gourmet options that locals would prefer to gatekeep.
Metropolitan police have arrested a director at NHK on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 6, 2026
NHK sports news director arrested on suspicion of sexual assault
The suspect, Kensuke Nakamoto, is the chief director for the broadcaster’s sports news programs.
Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom earlier than usual this year, with flowering forecast to begin in Nagoya on March 17 and in Tokyo on March 19, according to Japan Meteorological Corp.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2026
Cherry blossom season set to begin up to a week earlier than usual
Somei Yoshino cherry trees are expected to begin flowering on March 17 in Nagoya, before those in the Kanto-Koshin, Shikoku and Kyushu regions start blooming.
Cedar and cypress pollen have been dispersing at a much faster pace in western Tokyo than in an average year.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2026
Pollen dispersing at higher rate than usual in western Tokyo
The hay fever season could die down earlier than in previous years as a result.
Expect beautiful latte art, such as this bonsai drawn by barista Pietro Vannelli, at Vannelli Coffee.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 3, 2026
From Italy to Japan: Vannelli Coffee opens in Tokyo
With fancy gadgets and fragrant brews, the Italian specialty coffee brand brings some pizzazz to an already sophisticated java scene in the Japanese capital.
Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele, Kenya’s Geoffrey Toroitich and Kenya’s Alexander Mutiso compete in the men's category of the 2026 Tokyo Marathon in the capital on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Mar 1, 2026
Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele defends Tokyo Marathon title after sprint finish
Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei won the women’s race in 2:14:29, more than two minutes ahead of Ethiopia’s Berukan Welde in second.
From fiery Sichuan to Inner Mongolia feasts, Tokyo's Chinese hot pot scene is heating up.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 27, 2026
Where Tokyoites go for Chinese hot pot
The fiery alternative to Japanese hot pot, “huoguo” is a tongue-numbing Sichuan staple that has found many fans in the Japanese capital.
A woman was arrested for allegedly taking an English proficiency test posing as another person, adding to a series of proxy test-taking cases that have come to light since last year.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 27, 2026
Woman arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of proxy test-taking
Police suspect the woman took an English proficiency exam last year on behalf of a Chinese man and received about ¥1 million from the man as payment.
Consumer prices excluding fresh food in the Tokyo area rose 1.8% from a year earlier in February, the smallest gain since October 2024, indicating Japan’s price growth has entered a cooler phase.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 27, 2026
Tokyo CPI falls below BOJ’s target, complicating rate hike message
The data poses a communication challenge for the Bank of Japan as it looks to proceed with interest rate hikes.
Tokyo Skytree, in the capital's Sumida Ward, reopened to visitors Thursday following an incident that saw people trapped in an elevator in the tower.
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2026
Damaged cable led to Tokyo Skytree elevator incident
Officials said the cable was damaged after being caught in the roller of a device that limits the shaking of the elevator car.
Tokyo Skytree in November 2025. One of its elevators came to a standstill on Sunday around 8:15 p.m. All of its passengers were rescued about six hours later, close to 2:00 a.m. on Monday.
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2026
Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours
The Skytree is closed on Monday and Tuesday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause.
Visitors worship at a Hare Krishna temple in Nishikasai, Edogawa Ward, which became a hub for the Indian expat community in the 2000s.
COMMUNITY / Issues / The Foreign Element
Feb 23, 2026
After closures and breaks, Tokyo’s ‘Little India’ regains its footing
The Indian cultural hub of Nishikasai in Edogawa Ward is bouncing back post-pandemic with new businesses and reprising the lively celebrations of years past.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds speaks during a news conference at TDK’s Tokyo headquarters on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Feb 19, 2026
Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo
As with last year’s E-Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront.
Eiki Morita, suspect in a child prostitution case, is taken to the Metropolitan Police Department's Shinjuku police station in Tokyo on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 19, 2026
Man arrested for allegedly forcing girl into prostitution in Tokyo
Eiki Morita is suspected of forcing a then 13-year-old student to meet a sex buyer in his 40s at a hotel in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward on April 12 last year.
Deputy Tokyo Gov. Manabu Miyasaka speaks during a SusHi Tech pre-event in Tokyo on Monday.
BUSINESS
Feb 18, 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 set to be largest yet
Tokyo’s annual startup convention will be held from April 27 to 29, with the first two days reserved for businesses and the final day open to the public.
Setagaya Mayor Nobuto Hosaka (right) speaks during a symposium on partnership systems held on Dec. 10 in Tokyo. Hosaka has described his ward's system as being "connected to human dignity."
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Feb 18, 2026
A decade on, Japan steadily warms to same-sex partners
As lawsuits seeking the recognition of same-sex marriage proceed in courts nationwide, municipalities and others continue to explore how best to protect individual rights.
Gordon Higgins and Chloe Douglas pose for a picture with Shorna-Kay Richards (center), Jamaica’s ambassador to Japan.
COMMUNITY / Issues / The Foreign Element
Feb 18, 2026
Tokyo LGBTQ fundraiser to raise money for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Organizers blend art, drag and Jamaican cuisine to support marginalized communities still recovering from last year’s devastating storm.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar, breaking ¥162 level
Japan's currency broke ¥162 to the dollar on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Life inside Japan’s largest prison for women
Western-style rooms spanning the size of four tatami mats with hardwood floors, a toilet and soft mattresses on bed frames are designated for foreign nationals and those with health conditions at Tochigi Prison.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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