Stories from Tokyo · Japan

A drying warning has been issued for a wide area of southern Kanto, advising caution with fire. The forecast indicates a sunny day, suitable for drying laundry.

The Kanto region in Japan experienced its first mid-summer day of the year, with temperatures reaching 30.5 degrees Celsius. The broadcast also advised precautions for heatstroke and food spoilage due to the sudden temperature changes. The rapid temperature changes are noted to affect not only people but also food and other products, requiring caution. A dryness warning is currently in effect for a wide area of Southern Kanto, with residents advised to be careful with fire. Residents in Southern Kanto are advised to take precautions regarding fire handling as a drought warning remains in effect.

Real wages for Japanese workers rose for a third consecutive month in March. This increase in wages supports the case for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates at its June meeting.

Essayist and writer Awa Ito, a graduate of Gakushuin University, has gained attention for her essay 'Papa and I.' Her first chapter, 'The Unbearable Ito-shita of Existence,' and 'I want to stop being a weirdo,' have received feedback.

Researchers and engineers in Japan have developed a three-foot-long mechanical motorized tail named ARC. This device automatically moves to counterbalance a person when they lean over.

Musician Lassy June, who became a superstar artist, was inspired by others' creative processes and music release methods. The source elaborated that before becoming a superstar, Lassy June mastered his original beats and mixes in addition to releasing weekly original songs.

Recent observations indicate a increase in people in Tokyo and Shizuoka over the past two to three months, starting before Golden Week.

Japanese group Be First has released their 9th single, titled "Be First All Day". The station plans to discuss the song tonight.

A DVD of a concert held in 2025 at Suntory Hall's Blue Rose venue has been released. The DVD release includes the concert's First Set and Second Set.

A Vietnamese team defeated the US team 5-3 in the Tokyo Cup, securing a second-place global ranking in the three-team tournament. The Vietnamese team had a convincing journey to the Tokyo Cup final, defeating Thailand and Israel before losing only to world number one South Korea.