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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
by Oona McGee on April 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Walk the streets of Kyoto like a modern geisha with this exclusive four-piece collection. Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independently managed here by Japanese company Itochu rather than Nike. Now, there’s even more reason to pick up a pair of Converse kicks
European Union ramps up crisis testing, convinced that Trump's security priorities lie elsewhere
by Japan Today Editor on April 23, 2026 at 1:18 pm
The European Union is set to ramp up tests on rules that oblige the bloc's 27 member countries to help each other in times of crisis, as the…
Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix amid AI chip boom
on April 23, 2026 at 9:19 am
Protesters, which union organizers put at 40,000, plan to strike for 18 days from May 21 if their demands are not met.
Multilingual alerts, pictograms proposed for railroad crossings after tourist accident
on April 23, 2026 at 9:12 am
The accident occurred at a railroad crossing near Saga Prefecture's Sueyama Shrine, a popular tourist spot.
Kyotographie's Daido Moriyama retrospective resonates in an age of endless images
on April 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
A dense, sprawling retrospective at the annual photo festival reflects Daido Moriyama's lifelong question: What does a photo do?
Japanese study links ADHD symptoms to severity of chronic pain
on April 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
The research team found that patients with symptoms of the disorder were more likely to report extreme pain than those without.
Nikkei 225 hits record and breaks 60,000 for the first time
on April 23, 2026 at 8:33 am
The benchmark retreated from the new high and ended the day down as some investors questioned the tech-fueled rally.
U.S. says no deadline for Iran proposal amid Hormuz standoff
on April 23, 2026 at 8:24 am
Tehran says it has no plans to take part in negotiations imminently.
Yakuza membership fell to record low in 2025
on April 23, 2026 at 8:18 am
Authorities have attributed the decline to an aging population within these criminal groups, tighter enforcement and the nationwide rollout of anti-gang ordinances.
Don Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites
on April 23, 2026 at 8:04 am
With food and daily necessities becoming more expensive in Japan, the company is betting fast, cheap and convenient offerings will drive traffic at stores designed for quick trips.
Wildfire in northeast Japan spreads, burning over 200 hectares
by Japan Today Editor on April 23, 2026 at 7:49 am
A wildfire in northeastern Japan continued to spread Thursday and has now burned over 200 hectares, with the Self-Defense Forces joining the firefighting effort, local authorities said. Since…
Ibaraki Prefecture to reward tips on illegal foreign workers from May
by Japan Today Editor on April 23, 2026 at 7:24 am
A controversial plan to reward people who report businesses hiring illegal foreign workers will take effect May 11 in a prefecture northeast of Tokyo, the local government said.…
Sony AI robot is beating human pros at table tennis
by Japan Today Editor on April 23, 2026 at 7:23 am
A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a…
83-year-old woman arrested over husband’s death says he was making fun of her
by Japan Today Editor on April 23, 2026 at 7:22 am
Police in Nagoya have arrested an 83-year-old woman on suspicion of killing her 82-year-old husband. According to police, Noriko Akaike is suspected of assaulting her husband Shinichi by…
Japan, Saudi Arabia agree to cooperate on alternative oil transport route
by Japan Today Editor on April 23, 2026 at 7:21 am
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday sought Saudi Arabia's further cooperation for Tokyo to secure more energy supplies amid the continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Japan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities
on April 23, 2026 at 6:42 am
The bill calls for setting up a national intelligence council to be headed by the prime minister and a national intelligence bureau.
Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2
on April 23, 2026 at 6:39 am
The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017 and 2018.
SoftBank is going all in on OpenAI, but at what cost?
on April 23, 2026 at 6:38 am
SoftBank Group's founder Masayoshi Son invested in OpenAI despite potential exposure to a liquidity crunch.
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on April 23, 2026 at 6:31 am
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Baltics warn Europe there’s no going back to life with Russia
on April 23, 2026 at 6:23 am
The Baltic states' shift away from Russian trade and energy dependence has put the seal on their economic integration with the rest of the EU.