Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward plans to extend ... But Shibuya’s will be the first in Japan to target an urban downtown area. Shinjuku Ward’s planned action stems in part from Shibuya’s original ...

Discover the unique charm of cities in Japan. From quirky vending machines to animal cafes, explore the fascinating ...

Try a day trip to one of these beaches near Tokyo ... Okubo Park between Kabukicho and Shin-Okubo in Shinjuku. The daily changing lineup of shops – a total of 40 vendors from all over Japan ...

Japan’s capital is a beacon of urban luxury, from established international brands to talk-of-the-town boutique newcomers. Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 ...

TOKYO, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Tokyo Metro (9023.T), opens new tab raised 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) in Japan's largest initial public offering in six years after pricing its IPO at the top of ...

TOKYO: Tokyo Metro is expected to raise ¥ ... in the largest IPO in Japan for six years. The company has priced the shares at 1,200 yen apiece, compared to a range of 1,100 to 1,200 yen, said ...

Held annually in Kyoto during July, the Gion Matsuri is among Japan's most renowned festivals. It began in 869 as a religious ...

Looking ahead, Shinjuku is considering introducing penalties for causing public disturbance. The city will also be working in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and national ...

Time traveling: Since Japan sees the sun rise 16 hours ... but when every day in crowded Tokyo is in the 90s, we find not only beauty but also reprieve in the air-conditioned museums in Ueno Park, one ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer ... enjoying the area's museums and amusement park, and in winter, take a relaxing soak in the ...

Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo’s Koto Ward was initially scheduled for demolition after the Tokyo Games, which were held in 2021. But the Tokyo metropolitan government changed course after ...