The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

Tokyo Games ex-exec suspected in bid rigging / 'Worked with Dentsu to sort contracts for test events'

A former executive member of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee is suspected of having controlled the selection of winning companies in bids for contracts to host test events prior to the Games, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2023

Plastic bottle dinosaur skeleton makes roaring debut in Tokyo

A giant model of a dinosaur skeleton made from about 20,000 empty plastic bottles went on display Friday in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 28, 2023

Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue

TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 28, 2023

Bugatti Mistral Roadster Photos From Tokyo Are Eye Candy

The black roadster provided a stark contrast against the vivid hues of Tokyo.

Motor1 · Jan 27, 2023

Yomiuri farm team's new stadium will be 1st in nation to have its own aquarium

The Yomiuri Giants' Eastern League farm team is set to get a new stadium in Inagi, western Tokyo, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Yomiuri Giants and Yomiuri Land Co. announced Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 26, 2023

Lawson begins trial providing unsold food to children's cafeteria

Lawson Inc. has started an experiment to provide unsold fried food at one of its Tokyo shops to a special cafeteria that offers free or inexpensive meals to children.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 26, 2023

Japan launches intel satellite to watch N. Korea, disasters

Japan has successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea as part of Tokyo’s effort to build up its military capability

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Haugh of Urr's Jo Muir announces retirement from modern pentathlon

The 28-year-old finished 14th at the Tokyo Olympics and claimed a silver medal in the 2022 European Championships

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

Robbery group suspected of involvement in over 30 offenses

A criminal group suspected of involvement in the robbery and murder of a 90-year-old woman in Tokyo is alleged to have committed more than 30 offenses across Japan since last year, according to investigative sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 25, 2023

Japan reawakens defence policies

There's a significant sea change affecting Japanese defence policy. Some would say it's the result of a political tsunami. Others would argue it's a long overdue wake-up call.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023