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Fender opens world-first flagship guitar store in Tokyo

Business Jun 30, 2023

Fender opens world-first flagship guitar store in Tokyo

Located in Harajuku, store spans three floors and a basement and sells guitars in every series the company produces.

Tokyo inflation speeds up again as Japan production sputters

Business Jun 30, 2023

Tokyo inflation speeds up again as Japan production sputters

by Toru Fujioka and Yoshiaki Nohara

Consumer prices excluding fresh food increased 3.2% in the capital from a year earlier, rising at a slightly faster pace than last month’s revised figures.

'Holy Land' Hibiya Park music hall to be rebuilt bigger and better

Entertainment News Jun 29, 2023

'Holy Land' Hibiya Park music hall to be rebuilt bigger and better

by Yusuke An

Celebrating its 100th birthday, a storied Tokyo concert venue is set to undergo an extensive facelift — but only after a few more concerts.

Odakyu train attack defendant denies intent to murder passengers

National / Crime & Legal Jun 27, 2023

Odakyu train attack defendant denies intent to murder passengers

by Yukana Inoue

Yusuke Tsushima admitted to the Tokyo District Court that he attacked the people, including a 20-year-old female university student who took three months to recover from her injuries.

LDP and Komeito try to patch up differences with election deal

National / Politics Jun 27, 2023

LDP and Komeito try to patch up differences with election deal

by Eric Johnston

The two parties have agreed to endorse each other's candidates everywhere except Tokyo in the next general election.

Man with knife causes temporary panic on Yamanote Line train

National Jun 25, 2023

Man with knife causes temporary panic on Yamanote Line train

The incident led a crowd passengers to evacuate in a panic, causing two men to suffer injuries after falling over, NHK quoted firefighters as saying.

Life is beautiful with libations from Bulgari Bar

Food & Drink | KANPAI CULTURE Jun 25, 2023

Life is beautiful with libations from Bulgari Bar

by Melinda Joe

The cocktail menu designed by bar manager Andrea Minarelli showcases spirits from Italy and Japan.

Tokyo hosts Asia’s first ‘Nobel Prize in gastronomy’ award

Food & Drink Jun 25, 2023

Tokyo hosts Asia’s first ‘Nobel Prize in gastronomy’ award

by Robbie Swinnerton

For the first time, the Basque Culinary Center brought its annual summit to Japan.

Tokyo to host Japan's first Formula E race in 2024

More Sports / Auto Racing Jun 21, 2023

Tokyo to host Japan's first Formula E race in 2024

The decision comes as the city looks to step up its zero-emissions strategy, which aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050.

Couple convicted for 2021 murder of Tokyo high school girl

National / Crime & Legal Jun 21, 2023

Couple convicted for 2021 murder of Tokyo high school girl

The victim was strangled with a rope and stabbed several times in the back with a knife at a storage shed.

Three in Japan break into World’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings

Food & Drink Jun 21, 2023

Three in Japan break into World’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings

by Owen Ziegler

The top accolades of the evening went to Central (Lima, Peru), but Japan’s influence can be found up and down the list.

World's largest indoor Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo

Business Jun 16, 2023

World's largest indoor Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo

The theme park opened Friday in Tokyo, welcoming fans hoping to immerse themselves in the fantasy world of the blockbuster movie series.

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