Stories from Tokyo · Japan

Sky-Hi, CEO of BMSG, recently announced his marriage.

The song 'You Say I Love You' debuted at the 65th position on the music charts this week. The song 'Daylight' by SAR remains at the 64th position on the music chart.

Major non-life insurer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance will launch a service in August to issue warnings for heavy hail up to 39 hours in advance. The service, which will start as early as August, utilizes independently developed technology that analyzes Japan Meteorological Agency data. The service will utilize proprietary technology to analyze Japan Meteorological Agency data, improving upon the traditional 30-hour warning system.

Japan is considering the impact on low-to-middle-income families as a key factor when raising the self-pay cap for high-cost medical expenses. The main point of a policy discussion is to request consideration for the impact on low- and middle-income families. Japan's consideration for raising the cap on self-funded high education costs will prioritize the impact on low-to-middle income families.

Japanese media reports mention a well-known horror film titled '7 Billion'.

A company is utilizing proprietary technology to significantly advance insurance claim processing by 30 minutes.

Art Council Tokyo, in collaboration with Culture Collage, has announced an architectural exhibition for 2026 titled 'Animals in Asaka-no-miya Tei.' The exhibition will explore the appearance of the former Asaka-no-miya Palace through the presence of animals. The Art Council Tokyo's 'Animals in Asaka-no-miya Tei' exhibition is also referred to as 'Architectural Public Opening 2026', allowing visitors to view the former Asaka-no-miya Palace. The 'Animals in Asakanomiya-te' exhibition, part of the Architectural Public Opening 2026, will reveal the appearance of the former Asakanomiya Palace from the presence of animals. The annual exhibition at Asaka Palace focuses on the interior decoration and the space of the palace itself. The prevalence of animal motifs is partly attributed to the establishment of modern zoos in the late 18th century.

Japanese lawyer Yamato stated that the government's defense policies will escalate tensions in East Asia and undermine trust among Asian nations.

A business was established to transform regional issues into value using "shirasu balloon" technology.

The Shibaurara entrance for southbound traffic is unavailable due to ongoing construction. The downhill Shibaura entrance is unusable due to construction. Other expressways in the Kanto region, including Tomei, Chuo, and Kan-Etsu, are experiencing smooth traffic flow.