Stories from Tokyo · Japan

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.

An AI announced the creation of an app named 'Aqua' designed to measure water volume. A new source confirmed the 'Aqua' app, developed by AI, is designed to measure water volume, specifically mentioning tap water, to aid in conservation efforts.

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant is scheduled to spend three days in Japan, beginning Monday.

A song by musician Hisaishi Joe was highlighted for its ability to express everything typically found in film soundtracks and background music.