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• 16 Sep 2026Japan Records Fifth Hottest Summer in 2026Japan experienced its fifth warmest summer on record in 2026, with a record 36 instances of temperatures reaching 40°C or higher. The west saw intense
• 16 Sep 2026Woodblock printing activity in Tokyo at Takahashi KoboA source page describes a woodblock printing activity in Tokyo at the historic Takahashi Kobo studio, where visitors can learn ukiyo-e techniques and
• 16 Sep 2026Tokyo plans an Edo-themed autumn campaign for 2026The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced an 'Edo Tokyo Campaign 2026 Autumn', the seasonal instalment of a programme it says it has r
• 16 Sep 2026Maebashi Biennale 2026: A Compact, Walkable Art Festival Debuts in JapanThe inaugural Maebashi Biennale is set for 2026. The event is described as a compact art festival that guides visitors through a walkable concentratio
• 16 Sep 2026Japan’s convenience stores turn to AI for new snack flavorsMajor convenience store chains in Japan are using AI to develop products, including unexpected flavors, according to a report. One example mentioned i
• 16 Sep 2026Tokyo Moon-Viewing Guide Highlights 2026 Harvest Moon SpotsA guide to Tokyo's best moon-viewing spots for the 2026 Harvest Moon has been published, though the available excerpt does not name specific spot
• 16 Sep 2026Ueno Station guide: retro charm and practical basics for Tokyo travelersA guide to Ueno Station describes it as one of Tokyo's most important stations and urges travelers to get familiar with it. It points to sections
• 16 Sep 2026Poké Ball hotel in Japan reveals new details and free-stay giveawayA new Pokémon-themed hotel in Japan, where guests can spend the night in Poké Balls, has released some new details and is giving away free stays. The
• 16 Sep 2026Tadao Ando donates floating library to deliver books to children on remote Seto Inland Sea islandsArchitect Tadao Ando has designed and donated a floating library, Hon no Mori-go, which carries 2,000 books to children living on remote islands in th
• 16 Sep 2026Third teamLab Museum Planned for Ariake, Tentatively Opening in 2032A new teamLab museum is planned for Ariake on Tokyo's waterfront, with a tentative 2032 opening. The venue is expected to cover about 30,000 sqm,
• 16 Sep 2026Tokyo to repaint streets over rule that makes it impossible for cars to pass bicyclesTokyo is to repaint streets because a rule makes it impossible for cars to pass bicycles, according to the source. The same source notes that a few mo
• 15 Sep 2026Foreign residents in Japan weigh whether to stay as visa rules tighten and the yen stays weakA Japan Times report says foreign residents are asking whether to remain in the country, citing tighter visa rules and a weak yen. The report frames t
• 15 Sep 2026Book review: Words By Baye, Art by Miki, a life in JapanKyoto Journal has reviewed a book by Baye McNeil and Miki Hayashi McNeil about crafting a life together in Japan. The evidence is limited to the revie
• 15 Sep 2026FamilyMart Launches New FAMIMA Concept, a Rethink of the ConbiniFamilyMart has launched a new FAMIMA concept, described by the source as a hipster reimagining of the convenience store. The report is short on specif
• 15 Sep 2026Kokuyo's Transparent Mechanism Collection Shows Desk-Tool EngineeringKokuyo, the Osaka-based stationery maker, has a new 'Transparent Mechanism' collection that reveals its engineering rather than adding funct
• 15 Sep 2026Sou Fujimoto's Meiji Park Opens in Fukuoka Near Hakata StationSou Fujimoto's Meiji Park, a 3,572-square-meter urban park, opened on August 7 in Fukuoka, just steps from Hakata Station. The source offers limi
• 15 Sep 2026Harajuku Group Dining Guide Names Sakura Tei as Editor’s PickA guide to Harajuku restaurants for groups has been published, listing options for sit-down meals in the area. It names Sakura Tei as the editor’s pic
• 15 Sep 2026Ginza 300BAR: Standing Bar Known for Mojito and Affordable CocktailsGinza 300BAR, a standing bar with three locations, is known for serving the 'world's most delicious mojito' and offering affordable coc
• 15 Sep 2026September 2026 Tokyo Events Guide Highlights Sumo and Game ShowAn events page lists eight things not to miss in Tokyo in September 2026, including seasonal flowers, parades, the September Grand Sumo Tournament and
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo Cheapo Lists International Concerts and Festivals in Japan for 2026–27Tokyo Cheapo has published a guide to international musicians touring Japan in 2026–27, including Bruno Mars and Die Spitz, plus music festivals. The
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo to Osaka in 2026: Nozomi Shinkansen vs overnight busA 2026 guide lays out the fastest and cheapest ways to travel between Tokyo and Osaka. It lists a reserved Nozomi Shinkansen at ¥14,720 and an overnig
• 15 Sep 2026teamLab Planets vs Borderless: How to Choose Between Tokyo's Two teamLab MuseumsTokyo has two teamLab museums with very different experiences. A comparison guide aims to help visitors decide which one to book.
• 15 Sep 2026Kawaii Buildings Photobook Highlights Ken Ohyama's Urban PhotographyA photobook titled Kawaii Buildings presents urban photographer Ken Ohyama's series on overlooked city structures. The source offers no publicati
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo Cheapo releases video on 15 things not to miss at Tokyo StationTokyo Cheapo has published a new video titled 'Tokyo Station Is MASSIVE: 15 Things You Shouldn’t Miss.' The announcement post repeats the ti
• 15 Sep 2026Godzilla Minus Zero to headline 39th Tokyo International Film FestivalThe sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One will be the centerpiece of this year's Tokyo International Film Festival, according to the fes
• 15 Sep 2026‘Backrooms’ Reaches Japanese Theaters, Where Vocaloid Had Already Mapped the UncannyAn American horror film built on a 2019 internet meme is now in Japanese cinemas, and The Japan Times connects its mood to Vocaloid, the singing-synth
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo Prepares an Art-Filled Autumn With Extended Museum HoursTokyo is gearing up for an art-filled fall, with the city sponsoring the season, according to the source. Museums are extending hours and all-night ar
• 15 Sep 2026Japan's Municipal Waste Rules Vary Widely; Local Governments Seek to Inform Foreign ResidentsMunicipalities across Japan have a wide range of rules for separating and disposing of household waste, and as the foreign population grows, local gov
• 15 Sep 2026JR East Unveils Three Candidates to Succeed Suica PenguinJR East has announced three candidate designs to replace the Suica penguin, the IC card mascot retiring after 25 years. A public vote will decide whic
• 15 Sep 2026Bank of Japan warns of scams using its nameThe Bank of Japan has issued a warning about scams that use its name or claim to be from its staff to fraudulently obtain money, property, or personal
• 15 Sep 2026Guide to 2026 Tsukimi in Tokyo Lists Garden Openings, Shrine Festivals and Street ArtA Tokyo guide has published a 2026 tsukimi (moon-viewing) roundup, covering when the harvest moon rises and where to see it in the city.
• 15 Sep 2026Hakushu in Yamanashi: A Two-Hour Autumn Foliage Drive from TokyoA travel article highlights a scenic autumn foliage drive in Hakushu, Hokuto City, Yamanashi, two hours from Tokyo. The evidence is thin on practical
• 15 Sep 2026Roppongi’s Sauna Mother to open in late October as one-room private saunaA one-room private sauna called Sauna Mother is scheduled to open in late October in the basement of Keepers Roppongi. The source gives few practical
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo Weekender Publishes Guide to Universal Studios Japan Halloween Horror Nights 2026Tokyo Weekender has published a guide to Universal Studios Japan's Halloween Horror Nights for 2026, though the evidence provided does not includ
• 15 Sep 2026FamilyMart marks 45th year with 47-prefecture socks and stickersFamilyMart is rolling out regionally exclusive “47-Prefecture” limited-edition socks and stickers at approximately 16,500 locations across Japan as th
• 15 Sep 2026Hiro Murai’s Emmy win puts a Tokyo-born director in the record booksTokyo-born director Hiro Murai won Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards for the premiere of Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay,” a win th
• 15 Sep 2026Mt Koya temples face questions over underreported income and tourism profitsTemples on Mt Koya are facing questions over more than 100 million yen in underreported income, according to a report that asks whether they are cashi
• 15 Sep 2026Gero Onsen autumn foliage guide lists Onsenji Temple and Gassho-muraA Matcha Japan page highlights autumn foliage walking spots in Gero Onsen, naming Onsenji Temple and Gero-Onsen Gassho-mura, and also mentions Zenshoj
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo Weekender lists seven wellness experiences in and around TokyoTokyo Weekender has published a list of seven wellness experiences in and around Tokyo, framed for visitors who want to add relaxation and recovery to
• 15 Sep 2026Netflix’s ‘S&X’ Sex Therapy Drama Is a Must-WatchA Netflix sex therapy drama is described as a must-watch. The source notes Japan’s birth rate has fallen steadily, with 671,000 births in 2025, the lo
• 15 Sep 2026Two New Anime Tackle Smoking in Polar-Opposite WaysA Tokyo Weekender review says two new anime series tackle smoking in polar-opposite ways. It frames them against Japan's shift from heavy smoking
• 15 Sep 2026Dashi packets recommended as a souvenir for travelers to JapanA Japanese cooking site recommends dashi packets as a souvenir for travelers. The available evidence is only a title and a short description, but it s
• 15 Sep 2026Japan's 'Nighttime Crying Cafes' Offer Late-Night Refuge for Exhausted ParentsA new kind of late-night refuge for parents with crying babies is emerging in Japan, known as yona-ki cafes or 'nighttime crying cafes.' The
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo announces Halloween event at Sea Forest Park in Koto WardThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government says a Halloween event will be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Sea Forest Park in Koto Ward. The notice confirms the even
• 15 Sep 2026Discounted Sushi-Making Class and Mt. Fuji Tour Among Tokyo DealsA Tokyo deals page updated on September 15, 2026, lists several discounted activities and tours, including a sushi-making class and a Mt. Fuji day tou
• 15 Sep 2026Go, Waymo and Nihon Kotsu agree to work on fully driverless Tokyo robotaxisGo, Waymo and Nihon Kotsu have agreed to work together to commercialize fully driverless Level 4 taxis in Tokyo, targeting a launch next year; the art
• 15 Sep 2026Japan to replace tax-free shopping at purchase with Refund Method from November 1, 2026Japan will replace tax-free shopping at purchase with a Refund Method effective November 1, 2026. Under the new system, eligible items must be purchas
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo Weekender Highlights Three Made-in-Japan Gift Ideas for FallA Tokyo Weekender article highlights three made-in-Japan gift ideas for fall, though the available excerpt gives few specifics.
• 15 Sep 2026Japan's land prices rise for a fifth straight year, led by big cities and ski resortsGovernment data show the average price of land in Japan rose 1.5 percent as of July 1, the fifth consecutive annual increase, with commercial land and
• 15 Sep 2026Tokyo’s Secret Cool Pockets: A Local’s Guide to Beating the HeatA local’s guide to beating Tokyo’s heat says visitors duck into convenience stores and department store basements, while locals know better.
• 15 Sep 2026Japan prepares to host India in Sano as Asian Games brings top-level cricketJapan is set to stage an unprecedented run of high-level cricket, including a first-ever meeting with a full ICC member, though the evidence gives alm
• 15 Sep 2026Japan approves plan to cut food tax to 1% from April 2027, but funding undecidedJapan's government has approved a tax reform package that would cut the 8 percent consumption tax on food and nonalcoholic beverages to 1 percent
• 15 Sep 2026Japan loses contact with ASDF Global Hawk drone off Tottori; floating debris judged to be the aircraftJapan's Air Self-Defense Force says it lost contact with a Global Hawk drone being operated off Tottori Prefecture, and debris later judged to be
• 15 Sep 2026Japan's centenarian population passes 100,000 for the first timeThe number of centenarians in Japan reached 107,677 this year, up 7,914 from last year, according to the health ministry. Nearly all — 94,298 — are wo
• 14 Sep 2026Tokyo's house lots keep being subdivided; a symposium asks what replaces the gardensA Japan Times report from a recent architecture symposium asks whether greener rooftops could offset gardens lost to densification. The evidence avail
• 14 Sep 2026Panasonic’s Nicobo robot companion: unpredictable, juvenile and charmingNippon.com profiles Panasonic's Nicobo, an AI-equipped robotic companion it describes as unpredictable, juvenile and charming, and places it in a
• 14 Sep 2026Gold bar scams in Japan: losses hit ¥8.13 billion in first half of 2026Gold bars are increasingly used in scams in Japan, with losses of ¥8.13 billion in the first half of 2026 already exceeding the ¥6.02 billion lost in
• 14 Sep 2026Asako Yuzuki Moves From Thrillers to Children’s LiteratureAsako Yuzuki, known for thrillers such as Butter, has written a children’s book, 'Mari the Unwonderful Witch.' It was published in Japan in
• 14 Sep 2026Free car lending for disaster victims in Japan struggles to meet demandA Japanese nonprofit that lends cars free of charge to disaster victims says it is struggling to meet demand as disasters hit the country at an unprec
• 14 Sep 2026Japan's drone no-fly zones widened on 14 July, including around Naha AirportJapan's drone law changed on 14 July 2026: the surrounding area that can be closed to small drones now runs to a facility's premises plus ge
• 13 Sep 2026Chubu Electric chiefs to resign over falsified earthquake-risk data, NHK reportsNHK reports that Chubu Electric executives are to resign after allegations that falsified earthquake-risk data was provided to Japan's nuclear re
• 13 Sep 2026Fukui factory tour teaches kawara tile making and smashingEchizen Seramika's factory tour in Fukui shows visitors how Japanese kawara tiles are made, and how they are smashed.
• 13 Sep 2026Shizuoka Weighs Registration or Rescue Fees for Off-Season Mt. Fuji ClimbersWith this year's Mt. Fuji climbing season over, forestry officials in Shizuoka are preparing to consider whether off-season climbers should regis
• 12 Sep 2026Bank of Japan meets 17-18 September; a rise to 1.25% is expectedThe Bank of Japan's Policy Board meets on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September 2026 and announces its decision on the final day, its published mee