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Tokyo has seen an increase in its birth rate for the first time in nine years, attributed to various local government initiatives, although nationwide figures continue to decline.

A former adult video actor reached a settlement with an AV manufacturer in Tokyo over the unauthorized sale of her performance footage and related materials.

A movie director was arrested for suspected drunk driving after colliding with a taxi in Setagaya, Tokyo, while he was operating a Porsche.

CM Yogi Adityanath promoted Uttar Pradesh's industrial advancement at an investment roadshow in Tokyo, urging Japanese businessmen to invest while sparking a political exchange with Akhilesh Yadav.

Four men have been arrested for fraudulently reissuing a credit card by impersonating the actual owner, leading to unauthorized purchases worth nearly 4 million yen.

CM Yogi Adityanath addressed an investment roadshow in Tokyo, Japan, promoting Uttar Pradesh's industrial potential and inviting Japanese businessmen to invest in the state.

A former police inspector in Tokyo has admitted to leaking sensitive investigation information to a scout group involved in introducing women to sex work, violating confidentiality laws.

Passengers trapped in a Tokyo Skytree elevator share their experiences of a prolonged ordeal that lasted over five hours before their rescue.

Twenty people were trapped for hours in an elevator at the Tokyo Skytree due to a malfunction.

The article explores the cultural ties between India and Japan as Indian Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath embarks on a visit to Japan, where he received a warm welcome in Tokyo and participated in an investment roadshow.

The newly minted Olympic gold medalists in figure skating, 'Rikuryu', held a joyful press conference in Tokyo where they shared their experiences and emotions leading up to their historic win.

The renowned children's author Hideyuki Matsubara, known for the popular "Password" series, has died at the age of 76 in Tokyo.

Hirotada Koutaki, the former chairman of Tohan, passed away on January 6 at the age of 96, with a memorial register established at the company headquarters in Tokyo for public homage.

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) unveiled a robot arm designed to retrieve melted nuclear fuel from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, with plans to deploy a second unit by fiscal year 2026 due to development delays.

Princess Kiko of Akishino participated in a tuberculosis prevention seminar in Tokyo, expressing her gratitude for the efforts of the women's association involved in the prevention activities.

Asian stock markets, particularly Tokyo and Seoul, reached new highs spurred by tech companies, following a favorable trend from Wall Street.

Kinki University will begin exclusive sales of their farmed high-end fish, Nodoguro, in Tokyo's Ginza and Osaka's Umeda districts, from February 26 to March 11.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was warmly welcomed in Tokyo during his four-day foreign visit following Singapore.

The Tokyo District Court ruled that taxation on foreign survivors' pensions does not violate the principle of equality, dismissing a claim from beneficiaries opposing the taxation.

Tokyo Skytree is set to reopen on the 26th after a temporary shutdown caused by an emergency elevator failure that trapped 20 passengers for over five hours.

After visiting Singapore, CM Yogi is now on a two-day trip to Japan, participating in an investment roadshow in Tokyo.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo for a four-day foreign trip, where he received a warm welcome, marking his first visit to Japan after an investment tour in Singapore.

The Japanese government has confirmed that a national has been detained in Tehran since January and is demanding his immediate release from Iranian authorities.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a foreign trip and recently conducted an investment roadshow in Tokyo, Japan, where he met with local investors.

The Japan Olympic team held a ceremony in Tokyo to celebrate their achievements at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, where they won a record 24 medals, including silver medals in figure skating.

The Nikkei Average in Tokyo surged to 58,200 yen, breaking its intraday record high, influenced by gains in the U.S. stock market and a weaker yen.

Authorities have arrested nine individuals linked to a real estate company involved in fraudulently convincing elderly clients to invest in overpriced one-room apartments.

An incident occurred at Tokyo Skytree where 20 people became trapped in an elevator for nearly six hours due to a malfunction.

A listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange faces a significant loss exceeding 1.3 billion yen due to the theft of gold bullion in a recent transaction.

Unbanked, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, faces financial turmoil after losing over 1.3 billion yen in transactions involving unmarked gold bars.

Punch, a rejected Japanese macaque infant, finds solace in a toy orangutan and rises to fame on social media amidst discussions on maternal rejection in primates.

A young macaque in a Tokyo zoo, abandoned by its mother, forms a bond with a stuffed monkey, gaining social media fame.

A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.

China has expanded its export controls on Japanese entities, indicating ongoing tensions with Tokyo following Prime Minister Sanai Takaiichi's recent electoral victory.

The Japanese figure skating pair, Miura Rika and Kihara Ryuichi, celebrated their historic gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during a press conference in Tokyo.

Twenty passengers were trapped in an elevator at Tokyo Skytree for over five hours, leading to a temporary closure of the attraction.

Elevators at Tokyo Sky Tree caused a significant incident, trapping 20 people for over five hours, prompting apologies from the manufacturer, Toshiba Elevator.

Comedian Haruna Kondo served as a one-day fire chief in a fire prevention training event, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in fire safety.

A collision between a hired van and a light vehicle occurred in Minato Ward, Tokyo, resulting in five individuals being taken to the hospital due to complaints of pain.

Increased tensions in Sino-Japanese relations have redirected Chinese tourists from Japan to South Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday.

China has escalated trade tensions by adding 20 Japanese entities to its export control list, restricting their access to dual-use goods.

A Tokyo Electric Power Company employee photographed a classified document related to security measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant and sent it to 16 colleagues, raising concerns over security management lapses.

A study reveals that people who prefer solitude still experience emotional pain when excluded from social circles, although they may cope with it differently.

A baby monkey named Punch, raised by zoo staff after being abandoned, has become an internet sensation, leading to the sell-out of the soft orangutan toy he carries.

Punch is a seven-month-old Japanese monkey at a Tokyo zoo that is being raised with the help of a stuffed toy after being abandoned by his mother.

An elevator in one of Tokyo's tallest buildings got stuck, leaving people waiting overnight for rescue.

The Tokyo Skytree will remain closed on the 24th following an incident where 20 people were trapped in an elevator.

Twenty visitors were trapped in an elevator of the Tokyo Skytree for over five hours, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

A man reflects on how a message from baseball player Yu Darvish helped him recover from severe depression and social withdrawal.

On the night of the 22nd, twenty people became trapped in an elevator at Tokyo Skytree, leading to a rescue operation that lasted over five hours.