The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

'The longest ten seconds' Aidan Walsh on his Olympic Boxing bronze medal at the Tokyo games

Walsh became just the 16th Irish person to win an Olympic boxing medal at the Tokyo games.

Irish Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Japan Supports Industrial Use of Generative AI, PM Says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday the country supports the development of industrial uses of generative artificial intelligence technologies such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. Kishida met the chief executive of Microsoft-backed OpenAI in Tokyo earlier this month and has reportedly said the Group of Seven summit meeting next month…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023

Japanese firm to attempt historic lunar landing

TOKYO: A Japanese space startup will attempt on Tuesday to become the first private company to put a lander on the Moon.

Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023

DeSantis praises 'strong Japan' military build-up in PM Kishida meeting

Potential U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and lauded bilateral ties, especially the idea of a "strong Japan".

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

South Korea restores Japan on trade 'white list'

South Korea has formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row over historical grievances

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

Japanese demand same-sex marriage rights before G7 summit

Cheering crowds have gathered in Tokyo for the first full Pride parade in four years, demanding Japan legally recognise same-sex marriage.

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Japanese fete LGBTQ progress, demand marriage rights as G7 summit looms

(This April 23 story has been corrected to say 'unions,' not 'marriage,' as G7 member Italy recognises the former and not the latter, in paragraph 2)

Reuters · Apr 23, 2023

Explore an anime version of Tokyo in this free Unreal Engine 5 demo

Just imagine you're running late and holding a slice of toast in your mouth.

PC Gamer · Apr 23, 2023

Imperial couple attends medical association event

The Emperor and Empress attended the opening ceremony of a Japanese Association of Medical Sciences event in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 22, 2023

Emily Ratajkowski addresses alleged ‘feud’ with Olivia Wilde over Harry Styles kiss

The model was spotted kissing the ‘As It Was’ singer in Tokyo last month

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023