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La & Le, a new Parisian-style cafe in the posh Minamiaoyama neighborhood, includes two oversized lamps meant to evoke the iconic streetlights of the French capital.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 5, 2026
La & Le brings a slice of Paris cafe culture to Tokyo
After 20 years at the French capital¡¯s iconic Cafe de Flore, Tetsuya Yamashita returned to Tokyo to open a restaurant that captures the spirit of traditional Parisian cafes.
Tujiko Noriko¡¯s album ¡°PON¡± is dedicated to Ponpon, her late cat, and includes field recordings of her family life in France.
CULTURE / Music
Jul 3, 2026
Tujiko Noriko¡¯s new album is a feline tour de force
On tour in Japan this month, the France-based artist talks about channeling her ¡°crazy cat woman¡± energy into musical creation and finding harmony in dissonance.
Main characters from the popular Japanese manga "One Piece" on display at the Grevin Museum in Paris on Thursday
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Jun 26, 2026
¡®One Piece¡¯ manga characters join Paris wax museum
The 10 wax dolls of the Straw Hat Crew members are the first Japanese anime characters to join the Grevin Museum.
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 17, 2026
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
Sumo¡¯s trip to Paris offered a vivid reminder that the sport¡¯s rituals and symbolism can resonate as strongly as the action in the ring.
Sumo wrestlers in town for a special two-day tournament walk down a street in Paris on Thursday.
SUMO
Jun 14, 2026
In pictures: Sumo tournament returns to Paris after 30 years
A decade-long effort by organizers brought sumo back to Paris, where fans gathered for the sport¡¯s first tournament since 1995.
Sumo wrestlers stand during the opening ceremony of The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 3, 2026
Paris sumo tournament should deepen existing ties and open up new frontiers
The upcoming Paris sumo exhibition is unlikely to match London¡¯s hype, but it may do more to expand its reach in Europe.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan is ready to take bold action in the FX market if needed.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 20, 2026
Japan¡¯s finance chief pledges bold action for weak yen as needed
¡°We have understanding¡± from the G7 counterparts, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said. ¡°We will take bold action as needed.¡±
French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America on Saturday.
WORLD
Mar 29, 2026
Two new arrests over bomb bid outside U.S. bank in Paris
According to a police source, the first suspect said he had been recruited through the Snapchat app to carry out a bombing in exchange for €600 ($692).
Agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki (left) exchanges views with a French man who owns an onigiri shop (right) on Thursday in Paris.
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Jan 16, 2026
Farm minister Suzuki visits Paris to promote rice exports
Suzuki emphasized that securing sales channels overseas will make it easier for Japanese farmers to produce rice stably.
Security personnel install barriers near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum the day after a spectacular jewel heist by thieves who broke into the landmark by using a crane, in Paris on Oct. 20.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 26, 2025
France arrests four more people over Louvre heist, prosecutor says
Three men and a woman have already been charged over the spectacular daylight heist.
An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
SPORTS / Longform
Nov 15, 2025
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo
As Tokyo hosts the Deaflympics, organizers hope to further gains made in the realm of greater inclusivity throughout Japan.
The French team celebrates after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Paris on Thursday.
SOCCER
Nov 14, 2025
France punches World Cup ticket on 10th anniversary of 2015 Paris attacks
Portugal, meanwhile, was?made to wait after losing 2-0 against Ireland as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.
The Eiffel Tower is illuminated in the colors of the French national flag to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks, in Paris, on Tuesday.
WORLD
Nov 13, 2025
Ten years after Paris attacks, jihadi threat has evolved
The groups themselves are now most active in Africa as well as parts of Asia rather than Europe.
Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai (second from left) greets attendees while wearing a happi coat at a tasting event for sake from the prefecture, on Tuesday in Paris.
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Nov 13, 2025
Tottori governor promotes local goods in Paris
The visit to the French capital was arranged based on Gov. Shinji Hirai¡¯s wish for his prefecture to deepen its relations with Europe.
French police officers stand next to a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum in Paris on Oct. 19.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 3, 2025
Louvre heist work of petty criminals, not organized crime, prosecutor says
The profiles of the four people under arrest so far are not typical of organized crime professionals capable of executing complex operations, the Paris prosecutor said.
A French CRS riot police officer patrols near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 30, 2025
Inside the heist that shocked the world
More than a week after thieves stole over $100 million worth of jewels from the Louvre, details of the burglary and security lapses are coming to light.
Officers stand guard near the Louvre Pyramid after French police arrested suspects in a heist case in Paris on Sunday.
WORLD
Oct 27, 2025
Suspects in Louvre heist in custody after weeklong search
Two of the suspects, already known for burglaries, appear to be experienced criminals in their thirties and may have been acting on orders, Le Parisien reported.
The "parure de la reine Marie-Amelie et de la Reine Hortense" (set of jewelry of Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense) displayed at Apollon's Gallery in January of 2020 at the Louvre museum in Paris
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 26, 2025
Two suspects arrested in Louvre jewel heist
The two men were taken into police custody on suspicion of organized theft and criminal conspiracy. They could be held up to 96 hours.
French police officers stand in front of the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday after a robbery.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 21, 2025
French cops may nab Louvre thieves but they¡¯re unlikely to recover the loot
Valuable jewels and gold can be quickly broken down into component parts and sold on.
Members of a forensic team inspect a window believed to have been used in what the French Interior Ministry said was a robbery at the Louvre museum during which jewellery was stolen, in Paris on Sunday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 20, 2025
Thieves steal French crown jewels from Louvre in daytime raid
The spectacular heist, one of several to target French museums in recent months, forced the closure of the Louvre, the world¡¯s most-visited museum and home to the Mona Lisa.
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&#039;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&#039;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&#039;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&#039; 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¡¯

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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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