Stories from Tokyo · Japan

A robbery involving over 2 kilograms of gold occurred in Higashi-Koisawa, Tokyo.

Japan is implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures for its space sector to protect satellites and related systems. The move responds to growing cyber threats and the increased vulnerability caused by integrating advanced technologies into space infrastructure.

Former world No. 4 tennis player Kei Nishikori has announced plans to retire at the end of the current season. The announcement was shared via social media platforms.

SBI Holdings is in early-stage talks to acquire a stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The potential deal could result in Bitbank becoming a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, pending completion of due diligence.

A total of 2,691 flights from mainland China to Japan were cancelled during the month of March. Consequently, the number of Japanese tourists traveling to mainland China has plummeted by 90 percent.

A government survey indicates that half of teenage girls in Japan utilize artificial intelligence to seek advice.

Researchers have successfully pinpointed the breeding journey of Japanese eels. The eels drift along ocean currents for approximately 3,000 kilometers before reaching freshwater rivers and lakes in East Asia.

The Epic Games Store is now available for iPhone users in Japan. This launch follows the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025.

The Japanese government has increased the requirements for obtaining a Business Manager visa. This regulatory change is reportedly placing additional pressure on small businesses operating within the country.

Fujitsu has announced plans to end its mainframe computing business by the year 2035.