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Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance

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Tokyo pub bans older customers saying they complain too much

The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy.

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Man who killed former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison

Abe was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara.

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Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Watch: A Japanese entrepreneur recycles forgotten traditions into a trend

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

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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.

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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.