Efforts set to resume to reach plastic pollution pact

Paris – Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health... Read more »

Japan Swelters as Severe Tropical Storm Krosa Approaches

In this week’s news roundup we report on the recent heatwave in Japan and Severe Tropical Storm Krosa, which is forecast to approach the Kanto region on Friday night. The JMA lifts... Read more »

The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: August 2025

Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of August. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in August Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory Explore Aki Sasamoto’s 20-year... Read more »

The Best Things To Do and Places To Visit

August is an exciting time of year in Japan. With scorching temperatures, a string of summer festivals and the ever-present thrum of cicadas, it’s a month in Japan that is festive and... Read more »

How Trump-vetted scientists are trying to shred the climate consensus

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy says projections of future global warming are exaggerated, while benefits from higher levels of carbon dioxide such as more productive farms are overlooked.... Read more »

Things to Do in Tokyo in August | Events

Tokyo Vibes Vol. 7: Art + DJs August  2  Credit: Courtesy of Tokyo Vibes A six‑floor arts and music mash‑up in Nihonbashi, Tokyo Vibes Vol. 7 brings together local DJs, visual artists, and laid‑back... Read more »

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Unexpected stomach troubles in Japan? Whether it’s food poisoning, overeating, or a sudden case of traveler’s diarrhea, it’s always helpful to know which over-the-counter options to reach for as the best diarrhea... Read more »

The guidebook to Japan’s best beauticians – grape Japan

Hairstyles are one big part of your appearance when it comes to presenting yourself and making an impression on someone. So naturally, a lot of people spend time going to salons and... Read more »

Japan just had its hottest day ever in its recorded history

Town north of Kobe and west of Kyoto experiences heat one resident describes as feeling “homicidal.” Having grown up in a town where it never snows before later moving to Japan, winters... Read more »

Brand-new theme park in Japan charges foreign tourists 25 percent more than locals for tickets

Welcome, to two-tier pricing park! On July 25, a brand-new theme park opened in the town of Nakijin in Okinawa Prefecture. Called Junglia, the park is obviously looking to highlight its lush... Read more »