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Rokid Glasses Top Makuake's Most Anticipated Product Ranking, Signalling Greater Smart Glasses Ubiquity

TOKYO, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, is excited to announce that the Rokid Glasses is now the #1 most anticipated product on the Japanese crowdfunding campaign Makuake, concluding its campaign with nearly US$4,000,000 raised from 7,413 backers. "Rokid Glasses…

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Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streets

Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim to tackle increasing waste issues. Foreign visitors were found to be responsible for over half of littering cases. The ward seeks to maintain cleanliness as visitor numbers rise.

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Casio to Release G-SHOCK Engineered for Precision and Toughness in Extreme Aerial Conditions

TOKYO, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the GWR-B3000, a new addition to the GRAVITYMASTER line of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. Featuring a newly developed movement and tough construction, the GWR-B3000 is engineered to deliver accurate timekeeping and durability in the demanding environment…

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Kendall Jenner Soft-Launches a Pajama Trend Revival—Along With Her Rumored Jacob Elordi Relationship

It seems another fashion girl has found her fashion guy.

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Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Dating Update: Tokyo Japan Date Night Reports Trigger Fresh Wave of Public Interest

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi fuel renewed attention after reports of a Tokyo Japan outing, sparking ongoing public interest in their relationship status.

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‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

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Typhoon Jangmi slams into Japan with heavy rain, flood warnings and travel chaos

Thousands lose power, hundreds of flights are cancelled and rail services disrupted as torrential rain prompts evacuations and landslide alerts

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The Peninsula Hotels Celebrates Five of its Hotels Receiving Condé Nast Traveler's Inaugural Triple Crown Award

HONG KONG, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting the brand's enduring legacy, The Peninsula Hotels is proud to announce that The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Tokyo, and The Peninsula Chicago have been named to the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown collection.

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Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region

A tropical storm is dumping heavy rain and raising flood risks around east-central Japan as it moved into the heavily populated Tokyo region

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Calbee rolls out monochrome snack packaging amid ink supply worries

Major Japanese snack maker Calbee began selling its Kappa Ebisen shrimp crackers in black-and-white packaging this week in Tokyo, a move in response to uncertainty over supplies of oil-derived naphtha stemming from the Middle East conflict.

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How Japan lost 3 million people in five years

TOKYO — Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, according to official statistics released Friday, a drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

Bangkok Post

Quantinuum Signs MOU with Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Strategic Quantum Computing Partnership

TOKYO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, announced today that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a recognized global leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of electrical and electronic equipment and systems, to establish a framework for…

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Ricoh Asia Pacific acquires Global Vision Multimedia, advancing Ricoh's global workplace services strategy

TOKYO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Ricoh Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. today announced the acquisition of Global Vision Multimedia Group, a specialised provider of audio-visual and multimedia integration services with deep expertise across the Asia-Pacific region, the final stage in a strategic partnership discussion that began…

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Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards – and why it's only the beginning

And the winner is: Crunchyroll's answer to the Oscars understands why anime is becoming mainstream

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Where to find the Tokyo Tower in Forza Horizon 6

Take a snapshot of Tokyo's iconic tower.

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Visitors to one of Tokyo’s top tourist hotspots could face on-the-spot fines under new anti-littering rules

Patrolling staff fluent in English, Chinese and Korean will now fine people £9.3 for littering on one of the world’s busiest road crossings

The Economic Times

Uber introduces 'Uber Drift' experience for tourists in Tokyo

Uber is launching "Uber Drift" in Japan, offering a limited-edition tourism experience where visitors can ride with professional drivers in racing cars. This half-day adventure takes groups from Tokyo to Mobara Twin Circuit for tandem drift rides, showcasing Japan's drifting culture. Reservations open May 27, 2026, for this unique opportunity.

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Smartee Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Seminar Draws Active Clinical Dialogue in Tokyo

TOKYO, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartee Denti-Technology, a global provider of clear aligner solutions, recently held a two-day Certified Seminar on Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Technology in Tokyo on May 23–24, 2026. The program focused on evidence-informed clinical management of jaw discrepancy cases with clear aligner therapy.Together with local Japanese…

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Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

The Independent UK

Japan’s population suffers record five-year drop as government fails to halt decline

All prefectures barring Tokyo and Okinawa recorded a decline in population

Bangkok Post

JAL jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport, no injuries

A Japan Airlines passenger jet made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo on Friday due to a mechanical issue, with a tire believed to have burst during takeoff, the Transport Ministry said.

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Doctors at Omotesando Helene Clinic Publish New Study on Long-Term Safety Surveillance Following High-Dose Intravenous MSC Administration

TOKYO, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Corporation HELENE Omotesando Helene Clinic, located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, is pleased to announce that a research paper authored by its physicians, Dr. Takaaki Matsuoka and Dr. Nana Kobayashi, has been published in the international academic journal International Journal of Translational Medicine. The paper,…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan inflation remains below BOJ target as energy costs rise

Tokyo's inflation eased for a sixth month in May, staying under the Bank of Japan's target. Government subsidies helped cushion rising global energy costs. Meanwhile, Japan's factory output rebounded in April, driven by AI-related demand. Policymakers watch these trends closely as they consider future interest rate decisions amid global economic…

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Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

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Japan, S Korea stocks hit records on US-Iran deal hopes

Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on reports the US and Iran have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire.

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