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• 17 Sep 2026Japan Prime Minister Takaichi reshuffles CabinetJapanese Prime Minister Takaichi has reshuffled the Cabinet, according to a breaking news report. The report gives no date, no list of ministers and n
• 17 Sep 2026Japan's prime minister keeps Toshimitsu Motegi as foreign minister in a cabinet revampJapan's prime minister has retained Toshimitsu Motegi as foreign minister in a cabinet reshuffle, according to a single breaking-news headline. N
• 17 Sep 2026Satsuki Katayama retained as Japan's finance ministerKyodo News reports that Satsuki Katayama has been retained as Japan's finance minister. The report is a breaking-news headline only, so no policy
• 17 Sep 2026Shinjiro Koizumi retained as Japan's defense ministerShinjiro Koizumi has been retained as Japan's defense minister, according to a breaking news item. The source carries the appointment alone, with
• 17 Sep 2026Ryosei Akazawa retained as Japan's industry ministerJapan's industry minister is keeping his job, according to a breaking-news report. The report carries the headline and nothing more, so the scope
• 17 Sep 2026Nakatsuka of Japan's junior coalition partner named regulatory reform ministerJapan's junior coalition partner has taken the regulatory reform portfolio, according to a breaking headline from Kyodo News. Beyond the post and
• 17 Sep 2026Internal affairs minister Hayashi cut from Japan PM's Cabinet in reshuffleJapan's internal affairs minister, Hayashi, has been dropped from the prime minister's Cabinet in a reshuffle, according to a breaking-news
• 17 Sep 2026JR's Autumn Unlimited Ride Pass returns: three days of JR trains for ¥7,850, Shinkansen excludedJR Group is selling its Autumn Unlimited Ride Pass again: ¥7,850 buys three consecutive days of travel on local and rapid trains anywhere on the JR ne
• 17 Sep 2026MOL Cruises to debut all-suite Mitsui Ocean Sakura, successor to Nippon MaruTokyo-based MOL Cruises is set to debut a new all-suite ship, the Mitsui Ocean Sakura, which the company calls the successor to its Nippon Maru. It is
• 17 Sep 2026Typhoon could approach Japan during five-day holiday periodA report says a typhoon could approach Japan during a five-day holiday period starting this weekend. The available excerpt is thin: it does not name t
• 17 Sep 2026Yoro Valley, Chiba: an inland green counterpart to the Isumi coastA Tokyo Weekender guide highlights Yoro Valley in Chiba as an inland counterpart to the Isumi region’s beaches; the source says the Isumi region is ab
• 17 Sep 2026Nikkei says sales staff overcharged two advertisers by inflating circulation numbersNikkei has said its sales employees overcharged two companies for advertising fees by inflating circulation numbers for an advertising booklet, and fr
• 17 Sep 2026Tokyo Game Show retrospective charts three decades, from Nintendo's shunning to pandemic upheavalsA retrospective looks back at 30 years of Tokyo Game Show, tracing how the event went from Nintendo's early shunning and pandemic upheavals to a
• 17 Sep 2026Nikkei overbilled two advertisers after inflating ad booklet's circulationITmedia News reported that the Nikkei newspaper presented inflated circulation figures for an advertising booklet inserted in its morning edition, and
• 16 Sep 2026Gyotaku: Japan’s fish-print art moves from lodge walls to colour and digital imagesA short guide introduces gyotaku, the Japanese art of ink-printing fish, and traces its path from monochrome prints in fishing lodges and seafood rest
• 16 Sep 2026TOFROM Yaesu Tower to open on Tokyo Station's Yaesu side with 55 restaurants and shopsA new complex on Tokyo Station's Yaesu side, TOFROM YAESU TOWER, is set to open on September 10, with 55 restaurants and shops trading from day o
• 16 Sep 2026Bank of Japan board member Masu speaks in Fukui on activity, prices and policyThe Bank of Japan has published a speech by Policy Board member Kazuyuki Masu, delivered at a meeting with local leaders in Fukui on 10 September 2026
• 16 Sep 2026Bank of Japan board member Masu gives Fukui speech on prices and monetary policyThe Bank of Japan has posted a speech by Policy Board member MASU Kazuyuki, given at a meeting with local leaders in Fukui on 10 September 2026. Our e
• 16 Sep 2026Amendment to Japan's Imperial House Law Reopens the Male-Only Succession DebateAn unpopular amendment to Japan's Imperial House Law has reignited debate over the rules that limit imperial succession to male children in the m
• 16 Sep 2026Tokyo Cheapo publishes a Tokyo tattoo studio guideTokyo Cheapo has posted a guide titled 'Where To Get a Tattoo in Tokyo'. No detail from inside the article — studios, areas, prices or rules
• 16 Sep 2026Gero Onsen's gassho village: a winter light-up listed as over, and the site that outlasts itA MATCHA page marks the Gero-Onsen Gassho-mura Winter Light-Up Event as ended in winter 2026, and describes the village itself only in outline.
• 16 Sep 2026Asian Games 2026 to Return to Japan in Nagoya and AichiThe Asian Games 2026 will return to Japan, with Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture hosting more than 11,000 athletes across 43 sports from September 19.
• 16 Sep 2026Rural Japan's connectivity gaps: how to plan for signal before you travelA guide to internet access in the Japanese countryside says the country has a connectivity paradox: fast city service, but signal gaps at trailheads,
• 16 Sep 2026Two Korean residents of Japan are competing for North Korea at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian GamesA Kyodo News report says two Korean residents of Japan are representing North Korea's delegation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, hoping their pe
• 16 Sep 2026Japan Weighs 52,000 Unmanned Systems Target in Five-Year Defense BuildupJapan is considering a target of 52,000 unmanned systems over a five-year defense buildup, according to sources cited in a breaking news report. The r
• 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 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