Tokyo
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Japan In FocusTokyo ‘Secret Base’ Preserves Idol Boom of Showa Era; Izakaya Offers Nostalgic Tunes, Specialty Cocktails at Retro Prices
Candies, Kyoko Koizumi and Masahiko Kondo to name a few — about 900 vinyl records by these idol s...
December 8, 2025
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General NewsHagoita Paddles Showing Popular Newsmakers of 2025 Unveiled
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Hagoita Japanese wooden paddles featuring Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shoh...
December 5, 2025
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ArtTokyo Metropolitan Government to Hold Its First International Art Exhibition Next Year
An international art exhibition will be held in the waterfront area of Tokyo from October to Dece...
December 4, 2025
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General NewsHachiko Statue near Shibuya Station to Be Fenced Off on New Year’s Eve; Ward Hopes to Relieve Congestion, Improve Safety
The statue of the loyal dog Hachiko, a small yet iconic landmark in front of JR Shibuya Station, ...
December 4, 2025
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General News2 Tokyo Ward Offices Trial ‘Avatar Robot’ System, with Remote Operators Providing Multilingual Support
Tokyo’s Arakawa and Ota ward offices have begun a joint pilot test where a single operator is abl...
December 4, 2025
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Travel SpotsDragons, Deities Glow Each Night at Sensoji Temple Event Until Sunday
Vivid projections of images of Nio guardian deities and dragons are seen at Sensoji temple in Tai...
December 3, 2025
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Crime & CourtsPolice Arrest Man Who Brandished Knife at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel
Chiba prefectural police have arrested a man for allegedly slipping into a party on Monday night ...
December 2, 2025
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ArtVan Cleef & Arpels Dazzles with Art Deco Artisanry at Tokyo Exhibit
A fuzzy-headed bee with diamond eyes, a butterfly with sculpted wings, a perched bird with sapphi...
November 30, 2025
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Travel SpotsAutumn Foliage Surrounds Visitors to Tokyo’s Showa Kinen Park
Autumn foliage is at its peak at Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa and Akishima, Tokyo.
...November 28, 2025
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Manga & Anime1st ‘One Piece’ Flagship Store to Open in Shinjuku, Many Limited Edition Items to Be Available
The first official flagship store for the popular manga “One Piece” was unveiled to the media by ...
November 27, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTokyo Considers Imposing 3% Hotel Tax to Replace Current Flat Fee System
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to revise its accommodation tax system, changing the curr...
November 27, 2025
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General NewsJapan-S. Korea Cultural Exchange Event Held in Tokyo’s Meguro Ward
An event promoting cultural exchange between Japan and South Korea was held in Meguro Ward, Tokyo...
November 25, 2025
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Crime & CourtsJapan GSDF Member Arrested for Attempted Murder in Tokyo’s Busy Akasaka District
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tokyo police arrested Saturday a 43-year-old Ground Self-Defense Force membe...
November 22, 2025
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Snow Falls in Tokyo; Temperature in Tokyo Turns from Spring to Winter in 1 Day (UPDATE 1)
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Strong Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected (UPDATE 1)
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M4.8 Earthquake Hits Central Tokyo; No Tsunami Expected
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Tokyo Companies Prepare for Ashfall From Mt. Fuji Eruption; Disposal Of Ash, Possibly at Sea, A Major Challenge
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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Tokyo’s Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected