A surge of strong performances across running, cycling and triathlon events this week signals a competitive summer ahead for the capital's endurance sports community.
Once dismissed as a bedroom community, Nakano is now attracting savvy investors as affordability pressures and transit convenience reshape Tokyo's property landscape.
From perovskite solar panels to hydrogen-powered transport hubs, Japan's capital is positioning itself as a testbed for the next generation of green innovation.
Decades of research show that catching disease early saves lives—and Japan's systematic approach to health checkups offers a blueprint for why prevention beats cure.
From Shibuya's cutting-edge sleep medicine centers to neighbourhood diagnostic hubs, Tokyo's healthcare infrastructure offers accessible solutions for a better night's sleep.
Global fund managers are navigating a rare confluence of record gold prices, yen weakness past 161 and softening equities as the first half of 2026 draws to a close.
As gold surges to US$4,029 an ounce and equity indices retreat, copper's trajectory is emerging as the most honest verdict on whether the global growth story holds.
A sharp retreat on the Nasdaq pulled Asian markets into negative territory, with the yen's continued slide adding currency risk to an already cautious trading session.
From Yoyogi Park to neighbourhood walking groups, Tokyo's 65-plus population is driving a quiet but powerful shift in how the city thinks about movement, strength and longevity.
A Japanese startup's AI-powered mobility platform is quietly reshaping how the city's 37 million daily commuters navigate congestion—and it could redefine urban transport across Asia.
With the capital's median apartment price hovering near ¥55 million, navigating social housing schemes and emerging affordable zones has never been more critical for newcomers.
Major infrastructure projects in outer metro zones are shifting subsidy eligibility and property values—creating fresh opportunities and pitfalls for first-home purchasers.
