The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

Thailand betting on dramatic 'boys' love' tourism boom

TOKYO: Thailand has begun a campaign to attract international tourists, and especially Japanese travellers, using the popularity of homegrown productions of "boys' love," or BL dramas, as a drawcard.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2022

Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875

Japan is sweltering in its worst heatwave since 1875 as the mercury soared to 34C in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022

Ocean view

Moving images of colorful fish surround a visitor at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa aquarium in Minato Ward, Tokyo. The aquarium's Ryugu Festival features a projection mapping installation, with images beamed onto the walls and floor that react to the movement of visitors. The event officially starts Friday and will run…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 29, 2022

Tokyo June Heatwave Worst Since 1875 as Power Supply Creaks under Strain

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the specter of cuts. The heatwave comes less than two weeks before a national election in which prices,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 28, 2022

Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday, as the capital's heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the spectre of cuts.

Reuters · Jun 28, 2022

As COVID fears ebb, Japan readies for tourists from abroad

Japan is bracing for a return of tourists from abroad, as border controls to curb the spread of coronavirus infections are gradually loosened

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022

Japan: Millions told to turn off lights to avoid power outages during Tokyo heatwave

Japan has urged millions of people living in Tokyo to save energy to prevent power outages amid a heatwave.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022

Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights to save energy amid heatwave

The government has asked locals to switch off lights for three hours a day and properly use air conditioning

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Japanese told to turn off lights to save energy amid Tokyo heatwave

Extreme temperatures forecast for capital this week after premature end to rainy season

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022

Tokyo warned of power crunch as Japan endures heat wave

The Japanese government has warned of possible power shortages in the Tokyo region, asking people to conserve energy as the country endures an unusually intense heat wave

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022