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Tokyo’s Cool Biz introduces shorts as allowed attire: “So comfortable” — start date moved earlier.

This year, the “Cool Biz” campaign was moved forward and started on the 3rd of…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

During inspection at Tokyo Dome City, a fatal accident occurred possibly due to oil leaking from a hydraulic device on an amusement ride.

A female employee (24) who was inspecting playground equipment at “City” (Koraku 1-chome) died after…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

Tokyo Fire Department issues first forest fire advisory for 13 municipalities; fireworks and other activities restricted during warning periods.

A “Forest Fire Advisory” was issued on the 22nd in 13 cities, towns, and villages…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

Soaring crude oil prices leave corner dry cleaners struggling with no solutions in sight due to the war.

The ongoing surge in crude oil prices due to worsening conditions in the Middle East…

24.04.2026 2 minutes

To support students in obtaining driver’s licenses, up to 400,000 yen is provided through a partnership between the bus industry facing labor shortages and Tokyo metropolitan high schools.

To encourage employment in the bus industry, which is facing a growing labor shortage, support…

24.04.2026 3 minutes

The water quality improvement project for the outer moat is estimated to cost 34 billion yen, with completion expected in the mid-2030s, according to Tokyo’s estimates.

Aiming to improve the water quality of the “Sotobori” (outer moat) of the Imperial Palace,…

24.04.2026 4 minutes

How to engage with AI? A parenting instructor advises not to let children use it alone.

Tourism sector remains uneasy despite record inbound numbers, overshadowed by international relations and regional tensions.

The number of inbound visitors for the 2025 fiscal year reached a record high of…

18.04.2026 5 minutes

Tokyo News

Tokyo’s Cool Biz introduces shorts as allowed attire: “So comfortable” — start date moved earlier.

During inspection at Tokyo Dome City, a fatal accident occurred possibly due to oil leaking from a hydraulic device on an amusement ride.

Tokyo Fire Department issues first forest fire advisory for 13 municipalities; fireworks and other activities restricted during warning periods.

Soaring crude oil prices leave corner dry cleaners struggling with no solutions in sight due to the war.

To support students in obtaining driver’s licenses, up to 400,000 yen is provided through a partnership between the bus industry facing labor shortages and Tokyo metropolitan high schools.

The water quality improvement project for the outer moat is estimated to cost 34 billion yen, with completion expected in the mid-2030s, according to Tokyo’s estimates.

How to engage with AI? A parenting instructor advises not to let children use it alone.

Emperor Delivers Speech at World Veterinary Association Congress, Touching on Life with Rescued Dogs and Cats

Nerima Ward election: Tokyo Governor’s protégé suffers a crushing defeat; inside story of the campaign.

Tourism sector remains uneasy despite record inbound numbers, overshadowed by international relations and regional tensions.