Tokyo Faces Sharp Temperature Swings and Rain Following Record Warm Halloween
Tokyo commuters and weekend travelers face a soaking rain and a high temperature plunging to 15°C on Thursday as Typhoon 31 approaches.
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Mia Pohankova Upsets Naomi Osaka at Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo
Former world number one Naomi Osaka concluded her tennis season with a second-round exit at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday, October 29, 2026, falling in straight sets…
Japan Ogasawara Islands Hit by 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck deep beneath the waters near Japan’s Ogasawara Islands, sending light tremors across Tokyo and other prefectures.
Smacked Returns to Japan with “Fantastic” Reception
Slovenian punk-rock band Smacked played five shows across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Shiga, describing the experience as “fantastic” and emphasizing the country’s enthusiastic audience…
Kei Nishikori Retires After 19-Year Career Following Japan Open Loss
Kei Nishikori ended his 19-year professional tennis career on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to American Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the Japan Open in Tokyo.