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Tokyo just turned on one of the world's largest fountains, and it's shooting water 15 stories high over Tokyo Bay. The spectacular new attraction combines water, music, and lights against the backdrop of Tokyo's glittering skyline.
Tokyo is hosting a free 10-day creative festival across nine neighborhoods this March, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design. The TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 invites everyone to explore the city's evolving artistic identity through hands-on experiences and street exhibitions.
A new luxury hotel perched high above Tokyo is proving sustainability and elegance can go hand in hand. With 1,500 plants and reclaimed materials throughout, 1 Hotel Tokyo transforms green design into a stunning guest experience.
Nearly 274,000 people turned out for Tokyo Pride 2026, one of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ rights celebrations, as Japan awaits a potentially landmark Supreme Court decision on marriage equality. Despite weekend rain, 15,000 marchers filled central Tokyo with rainbow flags and calls for equal rights.
Japan's capital, once the world's tech marvel, is making an ambitious comeback. Governor Yuriko Koike is transforming Tokyo into the planet's most startup-friendly city.
Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district just got a lot cleaner. New on-the-spot fines are tackling litter at one of the world's busiest intersections.
Tokyo is getting self-driving taxis as Uber partners with Nissan and British AI startup Wayve for a groundbreaking trial. The collaboration brings cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology to one of the world's busiest cities.
Tokyo residents are slashing their plastic footprint with simple daily swaps, helping the city tackle its massive waste problem while inspiring a nationwide shift toward sustainability. Individual actions paired with new government initiatives are proving that convenience and environmental care can coexist.
Autonomous vehicle companies are taking their technology to one of the world's most challenging cities. Tokyo's narrow streets and dense traffic are becoming the ultimate testing ground for self-driving cars that could transform urban transportation worldwide.
Asia's biggest startup event brought 770 exhibitors and 60,000 attendees to Tokyo this week. The three-day convention connects entrepreneurs, major companies, and investors looking to build the future together.
Tokyo just hit a renewable energy milestone that seemed impossible a few years ago: so much solar power that the grid couldn't handle it all. Japan's largest power market now has more clean energy than it can use on sunny days.
The world's first permanent outdoor Pokemon theme park welcomes visitors this Thursday in western Tokyo, bringing childhood dreams to life across six acres of forest trails and trainer towns. Presale tickets through early April have already sold out.
Early-blooming Kanzakura cherry blossoms have started opening in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, marking the gradual beginning of Japan's beloved cherry blossom season. Different varieties of early cherry trees bloom at slightly different times, offering weeks of natural beauty across the city.
Cherry blossoms bloomed five days early in Tokyo this week, sending thousands of visitors to Ueno Park for hanami picnics under pink canopies. The early arrival signals the start of Japan's beloved spring tradition and one of the city's busiest tourism seasons.
Tokyo's pizza scene just topped the charts, claiming seven spots on the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific list including first and second place. The city's pizzaiolos are proving that world-class Neapolitan pizza has found a thriving new home in Japan.
Thousands of visitors flooded Tokyo's Ueno Zoo to bid farewell to twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei before their return to China. The outpouring of love shows how two animals brought joy and healing to an entire city.
For three decades, Tokyo's Omotesando district has transformed into a sea of green for Asia's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration. This year's 30th anniversary brought together hundreds of performers in a vibrant display of Irish culture thriving thousands of miles from home.
Japan is taking bold action to protect its capital from disaster. The government just unveiled an ambitious plan to reduce deaths and building damage from a major Tokyo earthquake by more than 50% within the next decade.
After years apart due to military service, global sensation BTS brought their reunion tour to Tokyo Dome, drawing tens of thousands of devoted fans. Even ticketless supporters gathered outside just to share in the joy of the group's long-awaited return.
Tokyo's iconic cherry blossoms reached full bloom this weekend, arriving three days ahead of schedule and marking the start of Japan's most celebrated season. Thousands of visitors are already flocking to witness the stunning pink canopies that transform the city each spring.
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