RVs attract diverse demand in Japan
World 16:47 05/12/2025TOKYO -- Recreational vehicles are attracting ever-rising attention in Japan, not just as campers but as evacuation shelters, traveling hotels and business offices.
Suspected masterminds in robberies in Tokyo area arrested
World 16:23 05/12/2025TOKYO -- Japanese police have arrested four men suspected of masterminding a series of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including a case that left a woman seriously injured in Chiba Prefecture in October last year.
Tokyo police app blocks incoming international calls to combat fraud
World 16:51 01/12/2025TOKYO -- Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department on Monday added a new feature to its Digi Police crime prevention app that blocks incoming calls from international numbers and those believed to have been used for special fraud.
High court finds same-sex marriage non-recognition constitutional
World 16:28 28/11/2025TOKYO -- Tokyo High Court ruled Friday that Japan's Civil Code and other provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriage are constitutional.
2nd victim dies in Tokyo car stampede
World 17:48 26/11/2025TOKYO -- A second person has died in Monday's hit-and-run incident involving a stolen car in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, it was learned Tuesday.
1 killed after car hits pedestrians in Tokyo
World 17:11 24/11/2025TOKYO -- A car plowed into pedestrians in Tokyo's Adachi Ward on Monday, killing a man in his 80s and injuring 10 others.
Woman hurt in knife attack in Tokyo's Akasaka
World 17:06 16/11/2025TOKYO -- A woman in her 40s was wounded in a knife attack by a man in Tokyo's busy Akasaka district Sunday morning, sources said.
Tokyo builds climate resilience with AI and citizen action
World 08:26 14/11/2025From students studying and protecting their local environment to advances in AI-supported disaster prevention methods, learn about the various way Tokyo is working toward a resilient future. Amid growing global concern about climate change and natural disasters, Tokyo’s long history of dealing with the elements and constant aim to improve safety and eco-friendliness can show other cities the way, even starting from the youngest citizens.
Haneda security inspector allegedly steals cash from passenger
World 16:09 17/09/2025TOKYO -- A security inspector at Haneda Airport in Tokyo has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash from a passenger during baggage inspection at a security checkpoint.
Tokyo marks longest streak of 'extremely hot' days
World 18:09 27/08/2025TOKYO -- Central Tokyo on Wednesday marked the 10th consecutive "extremely hot" day, when temperatures rise to 35 degrees Celsius or higher, the longest streak on record.
Japan to tighten rules for foreigners' driving license switch
World 16:36 10/07/2025TOKYO -- Japan's National Police Agency on Thursday unveiled a draft proposal to oblige foreigners to submit in principle residence certificates when applying to convert their driver's licenses issued abroad to Japanese ones.
12 people injured in bus-trailer collision in Tokyo
World 16:34 10/07/2025TOKYO -- Twelve people were injured in a collision between a route bus and a trailer at an intersection in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward on Thursday, according to police.
