Mystery remains over 60-yr-old gas cylinder buried in Tokyo
World 17:04 02/06/2025TOKYO -- A gas cylinder found in the ground after an explosion last week at a construction site in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, which left 10 people slightly injured, was engraved with numbers indicating that it had passed an inspection about 60 years ago.
10 people slightly injured in explosion in Tokyo
World 18:02 27/05/2025TOKYO -- An explosion occurred at a condominium construction site in a residential area in Tokyo on Tuesday morning, leaving 10 people slightly injured and causing damage including broken walls to at least 38 buildings.
Century-old Tokyo geisha festival revives dying art
World 15:49 21/05/2025The geishas glide with measured steps across a wooden stage, offering a glimpse of a long-misunderstood tradition that is becoming a rare sight in Japan.
'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
World 16:10 11/05/2025Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.
2 men arrested in commotion at Tokyo elementary school
World 18:32 08/05/2025Two men were arrested after creating a commotion at an elementary school in Tokyo's Tachikawa on Thursday.
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion
World 10:09 20/08/2021At a Tokyo cafe, Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He's hundreds of kilometres away, operating a robot waiter as part of an experiment in inclusive employment
Tokyo's real life Paw Patrol keeps crime on short leash
World 10:54 20/07/2021It's a neighborhood watch with a difference. A clean-nosed crew, sniffing out trouble and keeping the streets safe for school kids: meet the pups of Tokyo's real-life Paw Patrol
Japan PM Suga declares Tokyo state of emergency
World 18:30 08/07/2021'Given the situation, we will issue a state of emergency for Tokyo, and extend it (the current state of emergency) in Okinawa until August 22'
Vietjet ready to fly to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan in September
Vietnam News 15:18 19/09/2020All three destinations are held in high regard for their successful control of the local COVID-19 outbreaks to date
Tokyo restricts movement to combat virus, some folk carry on as usual
World 10:56 28/03/2020Infections in Japan have climbed to more than 1,400, with 47 deaths
Vietnamese goods sold at charity fundraiser in Tokyo
Travel 17:00 12/04/2019The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan introduced traditional Vietnamese cuisines and handcrafts to Japanese customers at the 43rd annual charity bazaar
Vietnam writer’s advice on starting a business: Things to care about
Economy 10:06 17/02/2015For those who want to create a startup or do business, there are three mottos to remember: make it real, make it simple and make it affordable
