Japan-China tensions deepen as Beijing imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese firms China imposed export controls on dozens of Japanese firms, escalating Japan-China tensions and raising compliance and supply-chain …
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FeaturedGuides
Tokyo Cheapo Reaches 500,000–800,000 Monthly Readers and Serves Budget Travelers
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTokyo Cheapo: how the English-language budget guide helps half a million monthly readers navigate Tokyo affordably Tokyo Cheapo guides budget-minded travelers and residents through transport, cheap eats, SIM cards and …
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Business
Autonomous driving startups flock to Tokyo waterfront logistics facility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo logistics facility becomes autonomous driving testing hub for startups Tokyo waterfront logistics complex repurposed as an autonomous driving testing hub, hosting Turing, newmo and about 10 mobility startups for …
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Business
Tokyo Stock Exchange announces November upgrade to nearly double trading capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSE trading system upgrade set for November as overseas flows nearly double June volumes TSE will roll out a major trading system upgrade as early as November to nearly double …
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FeaturedGuides
Tokyo Events This Week Showcase Oku Asakusa Bon Odori and Seisho Pride
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTokyo events this week: Oku Asakusa Bon Dance, Seisho Pride, Tokyo Streets X and 81 Music Festival Discover community-focused Tokyo events from Monday, June 22 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, …
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Zipair Tokyo launches wagyu sales at Bic Camera stores for tourists Zipair Tokyo partners with Bic Camera and JAL Cargo Service to sell premium wagyu beef to tourists at Akihabara …
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Politics
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Restores Full Salary After Decade-Long Cut
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYuriko Koike to End Decade-Long Salary Halving for Tokyo Governor Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike will end her decade-long salary halving on July 31, 2026, restoring pay to pre-cut levels and …
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FeaturedGuides
Tokyo summer sales kick off with 30–50% discounts at major malls
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTokyo summer sales: dates, districts and what shoppers should expect Tokyo summer sales guide — dates for department stores, outlet malls and shopping districts, plus tax-free rules and tips to …
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Business
Tokyo Electron predicts chip equipment will become pillar of Japan’s economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo Electron says it can outpace Chinese rivals as chips equipment demand lifts Japan’s industry Tokyo Electron confident it can keep a technological edge despite Chinese self-sufficiency drive, positioning semiconductor …
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Politics
Tokyo Metropolitan University announces full admission fee refunds for students who withdraw
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTokyo Metropolitan University to Refund Entrance Fees for Withdrawn Students Tokyo Metropolitan University will fully refund entrance fees to applicants who decline enrollment, eliminating double payment and easing financial strain …