Tokyo

Tokyo bets on matcha to preserve threatened tea fields Tokyo backs matcha production to save threatened tea fields, offering subsidies, training and export support to help farmers tap rising overseas …

Short-term rental loophole fuels surge of apartment hotels in downtown Tokyo Japan grapples with a short-term rental loophole as operators convert individual apartments into registered hotels, prompting complaints from residents …

Tokyo used condominium prices show signs of reversal after record April peak Tokyo used condominium prices peaked at ¥188.22 million in April 2026, but new Tokyo Kantei data show rising …

Tokyo fireworks festivals 2026: dates, top displays and practical viewing guide Complete guide to Tokyo fireworks festivals 2026 — dates, major displays from Sumidagawa to Edogawa, viewing tips, transport guidance …

Tokyo nightlife: a practical 12-hour after-dark itinerary from museums to ramen 12-hour Tokyo nightlife itinerary: museums, game centers, bar crawls, karaoke, dawn sights and early-morning ramen, plus transport and money-saving …

Marcos Jr. state visit to Japan highlights security gains as tax and corruption fears dampen investor enthusiasm Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan on May 26, 2026 seeks deeper security …

Airbnb luggage storage debuts in Tokyo in 2026 as company broadens services Airbnb luggage storage will launch in Tokyo in 2026, broadening services beyond rentals as the company plans a …

Nikkei average jumps 3% as Tokyo stocks hit record high amid easing oil prices and U.S.-Iran negotiation reports Japan equities surge as the Nikkei average rose about 3% on May …

Tokyo Cheapo expands its reach as a leading budget guide for visitors and residents in Tokyo Tokyo Cheapo draws 500,000–800,000 monthly readers with budget-focused guides to Tokyo, from Narita transfers …