Stories from Tokyo · Japan

The Japan Innovation Party, a member of the ruling coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party, held an internal security investigation meeting on April 28.

Japan has issued a diplomatic note to China amid a new crisis between the two nations.

An armed man using a hammer injured five people in the Tokyo region of Japan. One victim, a teenager, sustained a serious facial injury according to medical reports. The incident occurred in Japan. Tokyo police have issued a wanted notice for an individual suspected of attacking a high school boy with a hammer.

The Japanese Ministry of Finance announced a new numerical target to reduce university capacity by approximately 140,000 students by 2040.

Japan's industrial production decreased by 0.5% in March, failing to meet the projected 1.1% growth. The decline is attributed to disruptions in the chemical and fuel sectors linked to the Hormuz Strait. However, year-on-year production rose by 2.3%, slightly exceeding the 2.2% forecast. Production of chemical and petroleum-based goods dropped during this period. Analysts suggest the Middle East conflict is impacting Japan's fragile economy. The decline in output follows a period of volatility in the manufacturing sector. Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell last month. Manufacturers forecast a further 0.7 percent decline in output for the current month. A government survey indicates consumer confidence fell in April due to rising living costs. The National Institute for certain economic indicators (IMAZEC) reported a decline in Japanese industrial output for the month of March.

Masayoshi Son is plotting an initial public offering for a business named Roze as early as this year.

The number of NISA accounts in Japan rose to approximately 4.36 million by the end of the year, a 21 percent increase from the previous period.

Three members of the Japan Innovation Party requested a re-examination of the non-nuclear three principles during a party meeting on April 28. A poll showed 75% of respondents favor maintaining the nuclear-free stance. Japanese officials have reaffirmed the nation's commitment to its three non-nuclear principles as a matter of national policy. Japanese officials are maintaining the nation's three non-nuclear principles, which prohibit the possession, manufacture, and import of nuclear weapons. A discussion titled "Re-examining the Three Non-Nuclear Principles" addressed Japan's policy of not possessing, manufacturing, or importing nuclear weapons. The report noted that while Japan maintains these principles as national policy, questions regarding their necessity and potential erosion exist.

The Tokyo Lights 2026 event will return to Shinjuku from May 23 to May 31. Actress Tao Tsuchiya serves as the official ambassador for the event, which features 12 light artworks at Shinjuku Central Park.

The Japan Africa Entertainment Business Association announced a partnership with the Short Short Film Festival & Asia. The collaboration aims to work together on creating African-themed content. The announcement was made during a broadcast in Ishinomaki.