Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

TOKYO/BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse ...

Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China

By Joseph Campbell TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Panda fans flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Sunday to say goodbye to its star ...

Tokyo pandas head for China, leaving Japan bereft of beloved bears

Two hugely popular pandas are set to depart from a Tokyo zoo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved ...
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Japan PM says US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the alliance between Tokyo and Washington would collapse if Japan failed to act ...
The Japan Times

Tokyo condo prices hit record high on tight supply and surging building costs

The average prices for new condos in central Tokyo grew about 22% to ¥136 million for the year, according to the report, ...
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Tokyo's 5 Best Neighborhoods For First-Time Tourists

As one of the world's biggest cities, Tokyo may seem daunting to first-time visitors, but these neighborhoods make it easy to ...

Why Japan’s Leader Won’t Enter the Male-Dominated Sumo Ring

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious ...
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From Tokyo Streets to Mountain Roads: 5 Reasons Forza Horizon 6 Has Me Hyped to Hit the Streets

Forza Horizon 6 is shifting gears, taking you to a sprawling Japan filled with towering mountains, neon-lit cities, and ...
The Punch

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan – Tokyo

North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, Tokyo's defence ministry said. This is ...
The Japan Times

Takaichi says Japan-U.S. alliance would 'collapse' if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis

The prime minister hinted that an attack during a joint military action to rescue Japanese nationals from the democratic ...

Tokyo Becoming Colony for the Rich, Pritzker Winner Warns

“This is like a colony by rich people, ‘neoliberalism’ people,” said Riken Yamamoto, recipient of the 2024 Pritzker Prize — ...
Time Out

Sweet n’ steamy: Tokyo’s best yakiimo

Yakiimo is one of the cheat codes to enjoying the cold season in Japan. You buy the spud hot, hold it like a hand warmer, peel back the skin as you walk, and suddenly the commute feels romantic. And ...