Ex-Tokyo assembly member arrested over alleged campaign worker payments in Tokyo’s 7th district; party leader issues apology

February 21, 2026 359

“Hunted by drones”: Civilians in Kherson recount Russia’s new FPV tactics—why Japan is watching, helping, and preparing

February 21, 2026 374

Japan’s Consumer Watchdog Warns: ¥2,980 “Roadside Service” Led to a ¥66,000 Bill — What Drivers Should Do First

February 21, 2026 351

Tokyo Police Arrest 26-Year-Old After 110 Call; Body Found in Parked Car as Murder Probe Advances

February 21, 2026 280

Tokyo makes first-ever use of revised nightlife law, sanctioning Kabukicho host clubs over “romance-selling” tactics

February 21, 2026 637

Japan’s Genkan Playbook: Why Your Entryway Smells—and Quick Fixes You Can Do in 24 Hours

February 20, 2026 700

South Korea Sentences Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to Life for ‘Insurrection’ After Martial Law Move

February 20, 2026 269

Kaori Sakamoto Takes Silver in Milan, Ends Olympic Career with Tears, Grit—and a Historic First for Japan

February 20, 2026 336

Japan’s Rice Prices Poised to Ease as New Harvest Sparks “Clearance Sales,” Says Major Wholesaler

February 20, 2026 286

Sumitomo Corporation Employee Arrested over Alleged Yokosuka Base Intrusion; Police Probe Forged ID and Stated Motive of “Admiration”

February 20, 2026 372

Japan to Make University ‘Free’ for 3+ Child Families in 3.6 Trillion Yen Push to Lift Birthrate

February 19, 2026 902

WBC Tokyo Dome: Extra Tickets for Japan’s Four Games Go on Sale Friday 7 p.m. via Lawson Ticket

February 19, 2026 329

Detective Conan at 30: Gosho Aoyama Stunned by ‘Episode 1–2’ Recording Reveal as Tokyo Exhibition Opens

February 19, 2026 390

Starbucks Japan Corrects “Non-Caffeine” Label on Sakura Latte After Trace Caffeine Found in Chocolate Topping

February 19, 2026 511

Japan survey: When solo residents feel most vulnerable — and the security habits rising across the country

February 19, 2026 352