The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

China partially lifts ban on Japanese seafood after Fukushima wastewater row

Exporters will require certificates from Japan’s government confirming inspections for radioactive materials

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Asian Stocks Rise On Trade Deal Hopes, Tokyo Hit By Tariff Warning

Asian stocks rose Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, though Tokyo's Nikkei sank after Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate on Japan as he hit out at the country over rice and autos.

International Business Times · Jul 1, 2025

“Korea is one of the most dynamic and exciting music markets in the world”: Fender expands its presence in Asia with the establishment of Fender Music Korea – is a retail store coming next?

Headed up by Jack Kim, FMK will exclusively distribute Fender, Squier, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Gretsch guitars in Korea. CEO Andy Mooney says move strengthens the Big F’s global presence

Guitar World · Jun 27, 2025

'Asia's MicroStrategy' Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,234 Bitcoin As ETFs Extend 12-Day Inflow Streak

Metaplanet (OTC:MTPLF), the Tokyo-listed investment firm, announced the purchase of an additional 1,234 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Wednesday, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 12,345 BTC.

Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025

Veteran Paralympic cycling champion says London 2012 inspired sports career

Jaco van Gass won two gold medals at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

This purple Seiko might be my new favourite chronograph

It’s made to celebrate the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships

T3 · Jun 25, 2025

Raidou Remastered really is the historical Persona I've always craved, even if I'm 19 years late to using demons to pummel Rasputin

Now Playing | Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army's historical setting is a wonderful example of just how varied Shin Megami Tensei can be beyond the popular Persona games

GamesRadar · Jun 24, 2025

Gout Gout to make international debut with sights set on Tokyo world titles

The Australian will take an important step this week against a formidable field on his international senior debut in the Czech Republic

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025

Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty

Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

NASA moon orbiter spies grave of crashed Japanese lunar lander (image)

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has imaged the crash site of Resilience, a moon lander built and operated by the Tokyo-based company ispace.

Space · Jun 20, 2025