The Latest Breaking News from Tokyo

I am writing this article in Tokyo. Judging from my walks around the city during the past week, and despite the fact everyone is wearing face masks, it's like Covid has vanished. Subways and trains are jam-packed and shopping areas are full of people. However, the pandemic has left some…

Sporting stars who won gold, silver and bronze at Tokyo 2020 and the Beijing 2022 Winter Games were welcomed by Charles and the Queen Consort.

Tokyo’s capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed

Political and business leaders from Japan and the United States exchanged views on strengthening Japan-U.S. relations at the U.S.-Japan Council's general assembly held at a Tokyo hotel.

Hotels that cater to guests' preferences and interests, such as pets, cycling, movies or books, have been popping up one after another. Businesses are trying hard to set themselves apart from their rivals with original ideas, hoping to improve a declining occupancy rate amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Charlotte Caslick credits Olympic heartache for inspiring a hot run of form that the Australian rugby sevens team will hope to continue on home soil in 2023.

Ahead of Halloween on Monday, many young people and foreign visitors clad in costumes have been seen roaming the streets around Shibuya Station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Saturday.

Of course Russia should be condemned for targeting civilians. But the brutal U.S. air war on Japan was much worse

The Japanese government has given Ukrainians residency and work permits for up to a year. But for those from other countries, it can be a years-long struggle to attain similar benefits and privileges.