Tokyo

MacArthur headquarters Tokyo: Daiichi Life Building’s Role in Japan’s Postwar Occupation Tokyo’s Daiichi Life building was requisitioned as Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters after World War II, a focal point of …

University of Tokyo microsatellites propel Japan’s space startup sector University of Tokyo microsatellites are driving a surge in Japan’s space startup scene as 15 small satellites developed by the university …

Asbestos at Hanzomon Station: Tokyo Metro suspends service after asbestos-containing lint falls onto platform Tokyo Metro halted service at Hanzomon Station after asbestos-containing lint fell onto the platform, closing the …

Tokyo Izakaya Face Rising Costs but Customers Still Crave Intimate Drinking Experiences Small izakaya across Tokyo are grappling with higher operating costs, yet steady customer demand for intimate social dining …

Tokyo Cheapo: The English Guide Helping Visitors Stretch Their Yen in Tokyo Tokyo Cheapo delivers practical, up-to-date budget travel advice for Tokyo visitors, helping readers stretch their yen with tips …

Natural Wine Finds Foothold in Tokyo Amid Climate Woes and Weak Yen Tokyo restaurants and importers expand natural wine offerings despite climate-hit harvests and a weak yen, reshaping supply chains …

Tokyo to convert underground parking garage into missile shelter near Tokyo Station Tokyo plans to convert an underground parking garage near Tokyo Station into a ballistic missile shelter as city …

University of Tokyo deficit in fiscal 2026 threatens research and could force staff cuts University of Tokyo deficit expected in fiscal 2026, with shrinking reserves putting research projects and staffing …

TOKYO MER film release delayed after Kumamoto earthquake; new date undecided TBS and Toho postpone TOKYO MER theatrical release originally set for August 21 following the Kumamoto quake, citing comprehensive …