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U.S. Air Force gives all-clear after apparent bomb threat at Yokota base

National Jun 15, 2023

U.S. Air Force gives all-clear after apparent bomb threat at Yokota base

by Jesse Johnson

Base personnel had been ordered to evacuate the base’s 374th Airlift Wing headquarters, a residential tower and other buildings at around 10:20 a.m.

Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo shown to media before weekend opening

Business Jun 14, 2023

Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo shown to media before weekend opening

During the media preview, a number of moving portraits, as depicted in the movie series, were unveiled for the first time.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government to start using ChatGPT from August

National Jun 14, 2023

Tokyo Metropolitan Government to start using ChatGPT from August

Gov. Koike said the metropolitan government will use it for tasks including preparing some documents and seek input from its employees about other practical uses for the AI tool.

Man arrested for alleged theft of Pokemon cards worth ¥1.15 million

National / Crime & Legal Jun 13, 2023

Man arrested for alleged theft of Pokemon cards worth ¥1.15 million

The suspect told police that he responded to a Twitter post and stole the cards based on instructions from another person.

Opulence: Glitter, glitter and a lot of gold

Stage | Reviews Jun 13, 2023

Opulence: Glitter, glitter and a lot of gold

by Kat Joplin

Seeing Tokyo-based drag queens perform with "RuPaul's Drag Race" royalty would definitely make any local drag fans proud.

Passenger planes make contact on taxiway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

National Jun 10, 2023

Passenger planes make contact on taxiway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport

The incident involving Thai Airways and a Eva Airways planes led to the temporary closure of one of its four runways.

Finding familiar ground at a D&D-inspired Tokyo comedy show

Lifestyle | Community Jun 10, 2023

Finding familiar ground at a D&D-inspired Tokyo comedy show

by W. Tanner Kirk

The stories are wild and the jokes are improvised, but expat audiences find these monthly shows a comfort.

Jesse Freeman: 'As far as a Black art scene goes … it’s just foreign or not.'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Jun 9, 2023

Jesse Freeman: 'As far as a Black art scene goes … it’s just foreign or not.'

by Lance Henderstein

Ikebana, filmmaking, collage and quilting are some of the many forms of media Tokyo-based artist Jesse Freeman works in.

Government to ask Tokyo area to save power again this summer

National Jun 9, 2023

Government to ask Tokyo area to save power again this summer

The government issued a nationwide power saving request from July to September last year, but the latest request only targets the area served by Tepco.

PFAS in western Tokyoites’ blood more than double national average

National / Science & Health Jun 8, 2023

PFAS in western Tokyoites’ blood more than double national average

by Tomoko Otake

One expert has said that higher-than-normal readings are likely attributable to past contamination of drinking water in the area.

Amnesty International Japan wants your help in supporting human rights

Issues Jun 8, 2023

Amnesty International Japan wants your help in supporting human rights

by Louise George Kittaka

Looking to test your knowledge, get out the house and do good for charity? Amnesty's pub quiz nights are back and a fun way to raise funds.

In-N-Out opens one-day-only pop-up in Ebisu

Food & Drink Jun 7, 2023

In-N-Out opens one-day-only pop-up in Ebisu

by Owen Ziegler

Today only from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., In-N-Out returns to Tokyo.

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