Stories from Tokyo · Japan

A 'HUGGY BOOM Firework Bomb Doll' figure from the game Honkai: Star Rail will be released in November 2026.

A radio play adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, titled 'Sherlock Holmes #6', is scheduled for July 2026 at the Nikkei Hall in Tokyo.

Japanese police recovered human remains this week from a mountainous area in western Tokyo following a suspected bear attack. The location was near the site of another recent bear attack.

A cryptocurrency political action committee, backed by Anchorage and Chainlink, has announced endorsements for the 2026 midterm elections. Separately, AI agents are being used to address labor shortages in food distribution, as presented at FOOMA JAPAN 2026 in Tokyo.

Nine companies, including Mitsubishi Chemical, have launched a new feasibility study to establish a stable supply system for high-quality recycled plastics for automobiles.

A Japanese health ministry panel stated that heated tobacco products may be more harmful than regular cigarettes. The panel indicated these products could produce greater amounts of cancer-causing substances. This is a routine public health advisory.

Voice actress Yoko Hikasa, who sustained a fracture, was scouted for her ability to create a makeshift splint.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has issued a warning regarding a drug called 'Tabneos'.

Sony's Alpha 7 V camera won the Grand Prix award, and the FE 50-150mm F2 GM lens received the Lens Award at the Camera Grand Prix 2026.

Space Data is holding an online seminar in Tokyo for small and medium-sized enterprises focused on the correct utilization of AI.