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Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds

Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.

08/01/2026

Business

Bluefin tuna sells for record €2.78 million at Tokyo fish market

The sale was agreed at the celebratory New Year auction in Tokyo.

05/01/2026

Series

Inside Tokyo’s culinary heritage scene through its chefs

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Two renowned Tokyo chefs, Kimio Nonaga and Yahei Suzuki, open a window into the city’s culinary heritage, from centuries-old neighbourhoods to bustling markets and contemporary inspirations.

04/12/2025

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Ai robots in Tokyo showcase future tech advancements

AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks.

04/12/2025

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Exploring Tokyo with VTuber Sakura Miko and Executive Chef Haruyuki Yamashita

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Tokyo’s blend of ancient tradition and modern pop culture comes into focus as VTuber Sakura Miko and Executive Chef Haruyuki Yamashita share the places that define the city for them.

27/11/2025

Travel News

UK and European travellers can now get free domestic flights in Japan

Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas.

25/11/2025

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Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine

Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity.

24/11/2025

Travel News

Godzilla invades Tokyo’s Haneda airport for a year-long installation

The nine-metre-tall statue will stand in Haneda Airport’s departures hall for one year.

11/11/2025

Japan

Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first female prime minister

Takaichi replaces Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party’s disastrous election loss in July.

21/10/2025

Japan

Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on WWII surrender anniversary

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since 2013. About 4,500 officials and families observed a moment of silence.

15/08/2025

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Watch: A Japanese entrepreneur recycles forgotten traditions into a trend

In partnership with Media City

Around 500 tonnes of barely used kimonos are discarded annually in Japan.

14/08/2025

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‘Oppenheimer’ noh play staged for Hiroshima bombing anniversary

A noh play portraying the inner torment of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist behind the atomic bomb, was staged in Tokyo to mark 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing.

07/08/2025

Japan

Japan executes convicted 'Twitter killer' who killed nine

The execution by hanging of a man convicted of killing nine people in Japan comes amidst a growing debate over the country's use of capital punishment.

27/06/2025

Japan

Japanese Yakuza mobsters arrested for operating too close to library

During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.

20/05/2025

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Hanami celebrations begin in Tokyo as cherry blossoms reach their peak

As cherry blossoms near their peak, Tokyo’s parks buzz with locals and tourists enjoying ‘hanami’ picnics, celebrating the season’s arrival ahead of this weekend’s full bloom.

28/03/2025

Series

Tokyo through the eyes of VTuber Mori Calliope & actor Tetsuya Bessho

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

In this episode of Tokyo My City, million-subscriber VTuber Mori Calliope and acclaimed actor Tetsuya Bessho reveal Tokyo's vibrant mix of tech, tradition and personal favourites for unwinding and creative inspiration.

06/01/2025