Traditional Japanese kimonos are experiencing a modern resurgence, celebrated for their sustainability and durability. Designers are creatively repurposing these century-old garments into contemporary fashion pieces.
Japan's traditional kimonos are being creatively repurposed into modern clothing and accessories, blending heritage with sustainability in a growing trend.
Grammy-nominated singer Bebe Rexha recounts a wild night in Tokyo where she kissed a female fan, sparking her song 'Tokyo', and opens up about her career and personal life.
Donald Trump and Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi announce $36bn in oil, gas, and critical minerals projects, aiming to reduce reliance on China and boost economic security amid Taiwan tensions.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped 1% as most Asian markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays, with U.S. futures declining and mixed oil prices amid weak economic data.
Kerry Cox recounts his fateful meeting with Hitomi on a ferry in 1983, leading to a love that overcame language barriers, family disapproval, and years apart.
Tokyo Disneyland has removed the last Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah sign from Splash Mountain, sparking debate about Disney's efforts to distance itself from the controversial Song of the South film.
Hisashi Ouchi suffered the highest recorded radiation dose in history at Japan's Tokaimura plant in 1999. Kept alive for 83 agonising days, he begged doctors to end his suffering as his body melted from within.
Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group reports a significant profit turnaround in late 2025, driven by investments in OpenAI and other AI-focused ventures, with quarterly sales rising 8%.
Conservative leader Sanae Takaichi cements power with landslide win, pursuing economic reforms and military expansion while maintaining her unconventional lifestyle.
Honda reports a 42% profit drop for nine months through December, citing US tariffs and a cooling electric vehicle market. The automaker lowers its EV sales target and cancels some models.
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 surged 4.7% to a record high after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party won a historic two-thirds supermajority, promising market-friendly policies.
Exit polls project a landslide win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition in Japan's lower house elections, held amid severe winter weather conditions.
Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is poised for a historic election victory, with her 'commoner' persona and savvy social media strategy captivating voters amid a dramatic political turnaround.
A Tokyo store has launched a novel retail concept where customers pay a flat fee of £5 to 'steal' any items they desire, blending shopping with playful theft in a unique experiential venture.
Daniel Nour shares his journey of overcoming internalised homophobia during a trip to Japan with his boyfriend, finding unexpected liberation in Tokyo's Shinjuku district.
Pop icon Lady Gaga interrupted her Mayhem Ball Tour performance in Tokyo to criticise US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing heartbreak over families she says are 'mercilessly targeted'.
Romeo Beckham humorously conceded he 'didn't stand a chance' in a sumo wrestling match in Tokyo, as the Beckham family's public rift with eldest son Brooklyn continues to unfold.
Romeo Beckham tackles sumo wrestling in Tokyo while the Beckham family navigates ongoing tensions following Brooklyn's public estrangement statement.
A Tokyo court has ordered North Korea to pay millions in compensation to four plaintiffs who were lured from Japan under a false 'paradise on Earth' scheme, only to face decades of exploitation and separation from their families.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer declares the UK-Japan relationship the strongest in decades during Tokyo visit, pledging joint strength against global shocks.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer lands in Tokyo for discussions with Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi, focusing on security cooperation and economic ties as his east Asia visit concludes.
A planned Pokémon card game event at Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine has been cancelled after protests from China, with the Pokémon Company issuing apologies.
A Tokyo izakaya chain has implemented a maximum age limit of 39 for customers, aiming to preserve its lively atmosphere, sparking debate about age discrimination in hospitality.
PokéPark Kanto opens in Tokyo, featuring lifelike Pokémon statues in a forest setting. The park offers family-friendly attractions and has sold out tickets for months.
Thousands bid farewell to pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao in Tokyo, marking the end of China's 'panda diplomacy' with Japan after 50 years, as bilateral relations fray over Taiwan and trade issues.
Japan bids farewell to its final giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, as they return to China, ending over 50 years of panda presence amid strained bilateral relations.
Japan bids farewell to its final giant pandas as twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China, marking the end of an era amid strained diplomatic relations between the two nations.
A Tokyo court has ordered North Korea to pay 88 million yen in damages to four survivors of a deceptive postwar repatriation program, marking a groundbreaking human rights ruling.
Japanese fans bid farewell to panda twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, marking the end of a 50-year panda presence in Japan amid strained diplomatic relations with China.