Summer

Tokyo summer festivals: fireworks, Tanabata and lantern rituals to watch in July Tokyo summer festivals guide: where to see fireworks, Tanabata decorations, Yoyogi Park markets and lantern rituals in July. …

Japan probes oil stockpiling in Southeast Asia as Tokyo, JICA to begin regional review Japan will assess public and private oil stockpiling systems across Southeast Asia this summer to bolster …

Takaichi to Consider Supplementary Budget to Restart Summer Electricity and Gas Subsidies Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will consider a supplementary budget to resume summer electricity and gas subsidies, citing Middle …

Japan weighs supplementary budget as Middle East trade shocks and rising energy bills squeeze households Japan may prepare a supplementary budget through March 2027 as Middle East trade disruptions and …

Government Considers Reintroducing Electricity and Gas Subsidies for Summer 2026 Japan may reintroduce electricity and gas subsidies for July–September 2026 as Middle East fuel risks drive prices up; a supplementary …

Hoshoryu withdrawal leaves Summer Grand Sumo Tournament without a yokozuna Hoshoryu withdrawal after a right hamstring injury on May 10, 2026 leaves the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament without a yokozuna; …

Japan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer, faces Brazil beef hurdle Japan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer to secure resources and expand trade with a 300m market; Brazil beef …

Summer savings: How 100-yen stores are shaping Tokyo’s summer interiors and social scene Discover how 100-yen stores are driving summer home styling and budget socializing across Tokyo, from DAISO’s variety …

Summer Sonic festival remains Japan’s unmissable summer music showcase Summer Sonic festival brings international headliners and Japan’s top acts to twin-city stages in Tokyo and Osaka each summer, offering an …