search
Tokyo
Trends
- 1
Attention in Japan is turning to the 60th Sprinters Stakes, a Grade 1 horse race, after the announcement of the barrier draw. Fans and racing media are examining the draw to assess each runner's chances, with coverage from sports outlets including TV Tokyo's sports desk discussing the field and the gate positions for the sprint feature.
- 2Jung Kook Draws Thousands of Fans to Hublot Event in Tokyo●Jung Kook Draws Thousands of Fans at Hublot Event in Tokyo
Jung Kook appeared at a Hublot event in Tokyo, drawing thousands of fans who gathered to catch a glimpse of the BTS star. Large crowds filled the area around the venue, with videos and photos of the singer circulating widely as fans shared their excitement about the surprise appearance in Japan.
- 3Tokyo stocks open as Japan's ruling party picks new leader▼Tokyo Stock Exchange started trading after Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party elected a new leader
The Tokyo Stock Exchange began trading after Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party elected a new leader, a decision with potential implications for the country's political direction and economic policy. Investors are watching how the leadership change might affect fiscal and monetary policy, with markets in Asia closely tied to Japanese political developments at the moment.
- 4
Tourism Expo Japan 2026, one of the country's largest travel trade shows, is being held in Tokyo, drawing destinations from across Japan. Shizuoka Prefecture is using the event to promote tourism within the prefecture, featuring the 'Tetsudo Musume' railway character franchise as part of its publicity push at the travel fair.
- 5Nikkei rises as chip stocks surge on Meta gadget launch▼Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rises as CPU stocks surge on Meta gadget launch
Japan's Nikkei index moved higher, driven by a rally in CPU and semiconductor shares following Meta's launch of a new gadget. Chipmakers are seen as beneficiaries of increased demand tied to Meta's hardware push, lifting sentiment across Japanese technology stocks and supporting broader gains in the Tokyo market.
- 6Japan and US agree to cooperate on China issues, Takaichi says●Japan, US agree to collaborate on various issues over China: Takaichi
Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi said Japan and the United States have agreed to work together on a range of issues relating to China. The announcement points to continued coordination between the two allies on security, economic and diplomatic concerns in the region. The remarks drew attention as tensions between Tokyo, Washington and Beijing remain a central topic in Asia-Pacific diplomacy.
- 7
The ATP Tour has published details of prize money for the 2026 Tokyo tennis tournament. The figures are drawing attention from players and fans tracking how purses are rising across the tour, and from those comparing Tokyo's payout with other events on the 2026 calendar.