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Shoko Kawata, the mayor of the city of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, during an interview at city hall on Friday
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jul 20, 2026
Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, ?became Japan¡¯s ?youngest female mayor in 2023 at the age of 33.
A letter set distributed by the family of Mikiko Watanabe, who died in the arson attack at Kyoto Animation in 2019, at lectures and other events
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Jul 20, 2026
Brother of KyoAni arson victim makes letter-writing set, pushing others to express gratitude
Isamu Watanabe, regretful for being unable to thank his sister, is distributing the set for free to help prevent anyone else from feeling the same.
A memorial service held at the site of the Kyoto Animation arson attack in Fushimi ward, Kyoto, on Saturday.
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Jul 18, 2026
Kyoto Animation holds memorial service for 2019 arson attack victims
Seven years ago, the studio was set on fire, leaving 36 of those who were inside dead and 32 injured.
The 139-kilometer extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line is expected to take around 26 years to complete.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jul 15, 2026
LDP and JIP decide on Kyoto route for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension
The 139-kilometer extension, which will run through eastern Kyoto Prefecture and will have its own stop near Kyoto Station, is expected to take around 26 years to complete.
Yukio Tanaka, 59, is accused of shooting Takayuki Ohigashi, the Ohsho Food Service president, who was 72 at the time, to death in Kyoto.
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Jun 29, 2026
Prosecutors seek life sentence over 2013 Ohsho president murder
The defendant, Yukio Tanaka, is accused of shooting Takayuki Ohigashi, the Ohsho president who was 72 at the time, to death in Kyoto.
Kintetsu Railway workers examine a train that derailed at Kyoto Station on Monday.
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Jun 29, 2026
Train derails at Kyoto Station, with no injuries reported
Kintetsu Railway is investigating the cause after two cars on a local train derailed Monday morning.
Luup adopted a system that makes its electric scooters come to a halt automatically when users enter an area near the Kamo River in Kyoto where riding them is prohibited.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2026
Luup scooters introduces automatic stop function to avoid nuisance use in Kyoto
Luup scooters, a favored transportation source for tourists in Japan, will automatically halt when nearing prohibited areas in Kyoto.
Kodaiji Wakuden, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto, has found a new side dish for its cuisine: "waka" poems.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 21, 2026
¡®Kaiseki¡¯ fine dining with a side of classical poetry
Kyoto fine dining restaurant Kodaiji Wakuden¡¯s experiment with traditional poems is an interesting, if uneven, experiment in aesthetics.
Opened in March, Bar Trench Kyoto is the first Kansai outpost of the Ebisu cocktail institution.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 14, 2026
A Tokyo cocktail institution sets its sights on Kyoto
Opened in March, Bar Trench Kyoto is the first non-Tokyo outpost of the Ebisu cocktail institution.
Californians Ben and Ariella Jacoby, who married with Mount Fuji as their backdrop, are part of a growing trend of inbound weddings in Japan.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 8, 2026
Foreign couples are turning Japan into a wedding destination
Personal and cultural connections, as well as a weak yen, are driving more foreign couples to choose Japan to mark major life events.
The body of James "Weston" Higginbotham ?was discovered in a mountainous area ?by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, wrote Saturday on Facebook.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 7, 2026
Missing U.S. student found dead near Kyoto, mother says
The body of James Higginbotham, ?20, ?was discovered in a mountainous area ?by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, Nancy Higginbotham wrote.
The Kyoto District Court in the city of Kyoto heard a complaint Wednesday from a man who says his estranged wife presented someone else's sperm as his and was able to undergo successful fertility treatment using it without his awareness.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jun 4, 2026
Man sues hospital after wife gives birth using someone else¡¯s sperm
The woman was sentenced in April 2025 for forging the man¡¯s consent form, but the hospital said it gave adequate explanation and that the man¡¯s claims are incorrect.
James "Weston" Higginbotham was last seen in Kyoto on May 29.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 4, 2026
Kyoto police search for missing American tourist
James Higginbotham, who also goes by Weston, was last seen in the Kyoto area on Friday last week.
Yawata Mayor Shoko Kawata recently announced that she will take maternity leave, making her the first sitting mayor in Japan to do so.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 29, 2026
Meet the Japanese mayor seeking to normalize maternity leave in public office
Shoko Kawata discusses balancing pregnancy with her duties ¡ª and the reaction that followed her announcing she would take leave before and after childbirth.
After helping SingleThread in California to three Michelin stars, Kyle Connaughton has turned his attention to SoNoMa, the counter restaurant in the newly opened Capella Kyoto hotel and the ancient capital¡¯s newest fine-dining experience.
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 24, 2026
What I ate at SoNoMa, Kyoto¡¯s newest fine-dining restaurant
At SoNoMa, chef Kyle Connaughton filters Kyoto fine dining through a distinctly Californian sensibility.
Education ministry officials announce the findings of an investigation into the fatal boat accident in March off the coast of Henoko, in Okinawa Prefecture, at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
May 23, 2026
Government finds school program violated law in wake of deadly Okinawa boat accident
It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case in violation of the law on the grounds of political neutrality.
Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata, speaks to reporters on Thursday in the city.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 22, 2026
Mayor in Kyoto Prefecture to take maternity leave in first for Japan
Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata, plans to take her leave later this summer.
Tokyo native Noemi Minami founded Koen Book Club in 2021 with two friends. The club continues to meet monthly in public parks across Tokyo, weather permitting.
COMMUNITY / Issues / The Foreign Element
May 18, 2026
Anglophone bookworms unite across Japan
Book clubs, book swaps and other reading events are providing a space for wholesome offline socializing in Tokyo and beyond.
Nidec founder Shigenobu Nagamori in 2023. Nagamori instilled a hard-charging corporate culture at the company, demanding results pegged to ambitious, and at times unrealistic, targets.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 13, 2026
Nidec shares tumble after product quality issues compound bookkeeping scandal
The Kyoto-based world¡¯s largest maker of precision motors said the issues involved changes made to materials, processes and designs without approval.
Police vehicles, including one carrying Y¨±ki Adachi, are seen on April 28 in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, during an on-site investigation over the death of the 37-year-old man's adopted son.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
May 8, 2026
¡®You¡¯re not my real dad!¡¯: Argument in car allegedly provoked murder in Kyoto case
The suspect told police during voluntary questioning before his arrest on Wednesday that he strangled his 11-year-old adopted son following an argument on the drive to school.
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.

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

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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
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