Stories from Tokyo · Japan

Internet Watch reported that ALSOK has launched a new incident response service to support companies dealing with ransomware infections and data leaks.

The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate at its current level following a policy meeting. The Bank of Korea warned that inflation will remain in the 3% range amid rising petroleum prices and service costs.

Professor Yasuhiko Matsuda of the University of Tokyo's Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia has won the 27th Yomiuri Yoshino Sakuzo Prize. Photos show airship captains and Victorian inventors flocking to a New Zealand steampunk festival.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12:34 p.m. The epicenter was located 324 km southeast of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan, in the North Pacific Ocean.

Tropical storm Jangmi battered south-western Japan on June 2, injuring nine people. Tens of thousands were left without power. The storm also caused thousands to lose power. The storm has wind speeds of 40 MPH and potential for 0.25 inch hail.

Nico Nico Rent-A-Car has opened seven new locations across Japan in May 2026. The company is welcoming franchise participation, highlighting an attractive business model for those without prior experience.

Several batches of Xmen for Boss Intense body soap and botanical hand soap have been recalled.

A Japan Airlines passenger plane caught fire on the runway at Tokyo Haneda Airport. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Emergency services responded to the incident, and further details on the cause and any potential injuries are pending. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The plane was arriving from Sapporo when it collided with a coast guard aircraft. All 379 passengers and crew aboard the Japan Airlines flight have been evacuated. The incident occurred on the ground, and emergency services responded quickly to manage the situation.

Japan has reported 511 measles infections this year, a nearly fourfold increase compared to the same period last year. Measles cases in Japan have surpassed 500, according to a report from the Japan Institute for Health Security.

Japan's music market achieved 106% growth in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year.