Metropolitan government leaders, environmental scientists, and business executives outline ambitious sustainability targets as the capital races to meet Japan's net-zero commitments.
As Tokyo's Metropolitan Government pushes forward with controversial redevelopment plans, newly released statistics expose a widening gap between housing supply and affordability that threatens the city's future.
Ward administrators and community leaders across the capital say fragmented social bonds in areas like Sumida and Koto are driving elderly residents into loneliness, despite government initiatives.
Seven incidents across Shibuya and Shinjuku districts in the past week have prompted emergency patrols and new security measures at late-night retailers.
While Western capitals struggle with housing shortages and social backlash, Tokyo is quietly building a more integrated model—though challenges remain.
Metropolitan planners and transport experts outline ambitious plans for the capital's evolving rail and road networks, even as budget pressures and aging infrastructure demand urgent attention.
This week's revelation of regulatory gaps in Japan's updated residency framework has left migrant communities scrambling for clarity on rental rights and work permits.
From Shibuya's new district heating system to expanded cycling infrastructure across Minato Ward, Tokyo demonstrates tangible progress on environmental goals mid-year.
Community members in two of Tokyo's busiest wards are speaking out about gaps in public safety, citing longer police and ambulance arrival times during peak hours.
As Tokyo's police force faces staffing cuts and response times climb, residents in outer wards are discovering the real cost of underfunded public safety.
While cities worldwide grapple with crumbling transit systems, Tokyo's aggressive modernization strategy offers a blueprint—and a cautionary tale about costs.
City planners, academic researchers, and ward administrators are sharply divided on whether relaxing building restrictions in central districts will solve affordability or worsen displacement.
Community members in central Tokyo's most densely packed neighbourhoods voice concerns about displacement and construction disruption as local government pushes ahead with transport expansion.
As the capital commits to aggressive environmental targets, newly released metrics show both remarkable progress and stubborn challenges in Tokyo's race toward carbon neutrality.
