The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

Tokyo Vice to Night Sky: the seven best shows to stream this week

A thriller about an American reporter on the Tokyo crime beat, Sissy Spacek and JK Simmons in an intriguing sci-fi … plus Lindsay Lohan in your new guilty pleasure, Lovestruck High

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

EU's Von Der Leyen: Russia 'Most Direct Threat to World Order'

Top European officials warned Thursday that Russia poses the "most direct threat" to world order and urged China to play a more constructive role on the international stage as they held talks in Tokyo. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel are in Japan…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 12, 2022

Japan PM Kishida pledges further cooperation with EU on Russia

Tokyo earlier this week announced it would phase out imports of Russian oil.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2022

Japan government says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained

TOKYO: Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday, with the approach of summer increasing the risk of heatstroke.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022

Frugal Japanese tighten their belts as prices rise, yen slides

Japan’s household spending fell 2.3 percent in March compared with the previous year.

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022

Okinawan music and dance, old and new, on stage in Tokyo

A festival of Okinawan performing arts was recently held at the National Theatre in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa Prefecture to Japanese sovereignty.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 10, 2022

With improved technique, Annu Rani ready for the Worlds

Her National record on Sunday has taken her to the third spot in this year’s World list

The Hindu · May 9, 2022

Laura Collett lauds ‘unbelievable’ strength of GB eventing after Badminton win

British riders filled the top seven places at the Badminton Horse Trials.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Music fans in for a treat as guitarist returns to his Paisley roots

Tony McManus has played prestigious venues in Tokyo, Sydney and New York

Daily Record · May 8, 2022

Browning third in the 100m in Tokyo

Rohan Browning and Georgia Griffith were among the Australians to claim podium finishes at the golden grand prix meet in Tokyo.

AAP · May 8, 2022