Stories from Tokyo · Japan

Music selections chosen by players from the eight clubs that qualified for the B.League championship will be played at the B.League Awards Show on Friday, May 29, 2026.

The B.League is aiming to become the second-best basketball league in the world. The league aims to improve player competitiveness against foreign athletes.

Japanese retailers are reportedly offering discounts, with one news report indicating a potential 20% reduction on some items. This move is seen as a response to economic pressures, possibly including inflation.

Japanese news reports indicate a potential 20 Baht discount on consumer goods, suggesting a current price of 157 Baht could be reduced to 137 Baht.

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake has struck Japan. The source mentioned the event occurred in Japan.

Japan intends to promote the safe and secure use and application of AI, primarily focusing on emerging economies and island nations in Southeast Asia. Japan will support the safe adoption of artificial intelligence in Southeast Asian nations.

Seven technology firms have signed agreements related to artificial intelligence defense. Several companies have signed agreements to deploy advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. The pacts were signed in Tokyo.

An AI model stated it is available to help and asked if there was anything it could do. The model stated, "Hello, I am an AI model. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with." The broadcast mentioned its capabilities in providing information and support.

There is a need for high vigilance regarding Japan's military movements to resist the spread of historical revisionism and the resurgence of militarism. Recent actions by the Japanese government, including easing restrictions on lethal weapons exports and revising security documents, are seen as a departure from its pacifist constitution. These moves have drawn strong opposition from various sectors within Japan and concern from international experts who view them as a resurgence of militaristic policies. A French international affairs expert stated that Japan is once again pursuing militaristic policies, endangering the world. He urged Japan to fully reflect on its historical crimes on the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial. The spokesperson said the contemporary relevance of reviewing the trial's background, conclusions, and principles in light of Japan's emerging militaristic trends.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Tokyo Trial judged human conscience and historical justice, permanently placing war criminals on the historical pillory. An international affairs expert from France stated that Japan is once again pursuing militaristic policies, endangering the world. Anyone attempting to reverse the verdict of aggression will be punished. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Japanese citizens gathered at a park in Tokyo to protest government moves toward constitutional revision. Critics argue these actions deviate from the spirit of Japan's pacifist constitution. The Japanese Communist Party stated that if Article 9 of the constitution is amended to include the Self-Defense Forces, the last restraint will be broken, and Japan will undergo a major transformation towards becoming a war-waging nation.