Thousands bid farewell to last 2 pandas in Japan before their return to China
TOKYO (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Tokyo’s Ueno zoo to have a last glimpse of the…
Japan’s only two pandas to be sent back to China
Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, the Tokyo government said on…
Learning a new language is like a ‘whole-body exercise’ for older adults
TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports…
The 2026 CP+ Photo Show in Japan Will Be the Biggest Ever
The CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show is returning to the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center just outside of…
Klein Dytham shapes aluminium into “drape of fabric” for Cartier Ginza
Tokyo-based Klein Dytham Architecture has designed the facade for jewellery brand Cartier‘s Ginza store, which features swooping aluminium…
Spotlight shines on humanoid robots at Tokyo show
Robots equipped with cutting-edge technologies that perform duties on behalf of humans at workplaces and disaster-hit sites are…
Ichio Matsuzawa creates “one-of-a-kind” bar out of undulating acrylic glass
Architect Ichio Matsuzawa has designed the pop-up AWT Bar for the annual Art Week Tokyo, using transparent acrylic…
Japan’s Takaichi wins fans with style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
TOKYO (AP) — The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work”…
Tokyo inflation beats forecast, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
Tokyo’s inflation held steady in November and industrial output unexpectedly rose, keeping the Bank of Japan on track…
Japan woman marries AI partner, wears augmented reality glasses during ring exchange
A Japanese woman turned to ChatGPT for comfort after ending a real three-year engagement, then found herself in…
Jun Aoki cloaks Tiffany & Co store in curving glass panels
Japanese studio Jun Aoki & Associates has used translucent glass panels to create a flowing exterior for Tiffany…
I IN creates “new form of Japanese luxury” for Ginza Lounge
Shiny aluminium, washi paper details and a reflective ceiling decorate this colour-saturated lounge in Tokyo, which local studio…