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In Tokyo's 23 wards, the average price of a new condominium rose 9.1% to a record high of ?142.49 million.
BUSINESS
Jul 21, 2026
Tokyo-area condo prices hit record high in first half of 2026
The average price of new condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose 13.1% from a year before to ?101.35 million.
Kashiwa Tanaka Hospital officials apologize during a news conference in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on Thursday, following the arrest of one of their former nurses.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jul 17, 2026
Ex-nurse accused of murder researched injecting feces into IV drip
The 51-year-old former nurse was also seen entering the patient¡¯s room several times shortly before his death, according to hospital officials.
A former nurse at Kashiwa Tanaka Hospital in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, is suspected of mixing excrement into an IV drip for an inpatient on Jan. 30.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jul 16, 2026
Ex-nurse in Chiba Prefecture suspected of killing patient by mixing feces in IV
After the inpatient died from multiple organ failure resulting from sepsis, a brown-colored foreign object was discovered in his IV tube, according to the police.
The town assembly of Kaisei in Kanagawa Prefecture has been opening its chamber as a study room for students during summer vacation since July 2023.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Jul 2, 2026
Local assembly chambers in Japan open their doors for studying and weddings
As the chambers are only sparingly used when assemblies are not in session, it is hoped allowing residents to make use of the spaces will raise public awareness of the assemblies.
Punch, a Japanese macaque known for clinging to a stuffed orangutan, at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture in March
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 25, 2026
¡®Unacceptable¡¯: Laser pointer aimed at Punch, the viral baby monkey
Pointing a laser at a monkey will cause it a great amount of stress, a zoo official said, adding that aiming one at its eyes could cause blindness.
Choushimaru President Ken Ishii speaks during an interview in the city of Chiba on June 5.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2026
Sushi chain Choushimaru to expand U.S. business
The firm plans to increase Sushi Nigiriba brand outlets in the U.S. under its joint venture with Japanese restaurant chain operator Royal Holdings and Japanese trader Sojitz.
Erin and Munekazu Tanikawa look out from their balcony at the construction site of a planned 52-meter-tall data center that would dominate their surroundings, in the city of Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, last month.
ENVIRONMENT / OUR PLANET
Jun 21, 2026
Japan¡¯s AI goldrush faces backlash as data centers sprout up in urban areas
Residents living next to new developments are raising concerns over environmental and health issues linked to the ¡°factories¡± of today.
Visitors gather in the rain to catch a glimpse of Punch the monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in April.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
May 18, 2026
Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch¡¯s zoo
Images on social media showed a person scaling the fence in a costume that included a smiley face head with sunglasses, prompting the monkeys to scatter.
Punch, a Japanese macaque known for clinging to a stuffed orangutan, looks on at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture, in March.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
May 9, 2026
Punch, the lonely monkey, is growing up. He¡¯s still a star.
Punch has handled the limelight better than most young stars. Since first hitting the headlines, he has slowly integrated into his troop and made friends.
An agrivoltaic crop, in which solar panels are raised about 3 meters off the ground so that agricultural machinery can freely operate on the crops underneath, in Sosa, Chiba Prefecture.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy / OUR PLANET
May 3, 2026
As 51³Ô¹ÏÍø sends oil prices soaring, some see fresh potential for solar in Japan
While megasolar projects are facing headwinds at the government level, some see renewed potential for solar sharing and smaller-scale, off-grid systems.
Investigators said they are looking into the possibility of additional victims.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Apr 13, 2026
Day care worker arrested for kidnap and sexual assault of 5-year-old girl
The former employee had been in charge of transportation for a day care center for children with disabilities.
Decorations celebrating Tokyo DisneySea¡¯s 25th anniversary, on Wednesday in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Apr 8, 2026
Tokyo DisneySea to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a ¡®Sparkling Jubilee¡¯
The event, dubbed the ¡°Sparkline Jubilee,¡± will feature park-wide decorations in an ocean-blue theme color and run from April 15 until March of next year.
Save for a handful of themed suites, most rooms at The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo-Bay offer straightforward decor.
LIFE / Travel
Apr 4, 2026
A smarter stay near Tokyo Disneyland ¡ª if you don¡¯t need the extras
Opened on Feb. 13, the budget-friendly Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo-Bay opts for theme park-focused performance over luxury bells and whistles.
The opening of Narita International Airport¡¯s third runway is expected to be delayed beyond March 2029 due to difficulties in land acquisition, sources have said.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Mar 31, 2026
Opening of third runway at Narita Airport to be delayed due to land issues
Work on the 3,500-meter runway, currently under construction, has been pushed back due to difficulties acquiring the planned site.
Baby Japanese macaque Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Feb. 19.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Mar 11, 2026
Punch, the viral baby monkey, isn¡¯t being bullied, Ichikawa City Zoo says
The 7-month-old Japanese macaque, often clinging to an orangutan plush, became an internet sensation after videos of him being chased by fellow monkeys were posted on social media.
Ronda Payne (center), the mother of Christopher Payne, an American man convicted of sexual assault in Japan, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Friday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Mar 6, 2026
American man found guilty of sexual assault fights ruling over DNA evidence
A Tokyo High Court ruling in December said his conviction was based on insufficient evidence and sent his case back to the district court.
A Japanese man living in the United States has been arrested for allegedly splashing an oil-like substance at Katori Shrine in the city of Katori, Chiba Prefecture, in 2015.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Mar 4, 2026
Man held for splashing oil-like substance at shrine near Tokyo in 2015
Masahide Kanayama, a 63-year-old man who lived in the U.S., was brought back to Japan under the U.S.-Japan extradition treaty.
A well is set up next to Lawson's disaster response store in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 25, 2026
Starlink, phone chargers and rice balls: Lawson opens outlet ready to aid disaster response
The convenience store chain aims to increase the number of such stores to 100 across the country by fiscal 2030 to prepare for possible large-scale disasters.
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch drags a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Thursday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Feb 24, 2026
Punch-drunk love: Lonely baby monkey in Japan goes viral
A tiny Japanese macaque at a local zoo in Chiba Prefecture has become an online sensation, with people around the world rooting for him after he was abandoned by his mother.
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Thursday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Feb 20, 2026
Monkey see, monkey soothe: Zookeepers get creative to save infant macaque
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, was given the plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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