Toranomon Hills, Tokyo’s Second Tallest Building, Opens This Month
Standing just one meter shorter than the 248-meter tall Midtown Tower in Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills is set to open June 11 and now occupies the second spot in the ‘tallest building… The post...
View ArticleNew Apple Space Opens in Omotesando
There are new retail openings all around Tokyo, but few look more impressive than the new Apple store opening today in Omotesando. With two stories of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, an aluminum roof,...
View ArticleTokyo Police to Increase Presence in Shibuya ahead of Japan’s World Cup Debut
Tokyo authorities will deploy 800 crowd control officers in the Shibuya area ahead of the World Cup kick-off game between Japan and Cote d’Ivoire in anticipation of some overzealous soccer fans. The…...
View ArticleDappo’d Driver Injures 3 in Tokyo’s Kita Ward
The second “dappo”-related car crash in two weeks puts even more attention on the status of the “questionably legal” drug. On Sunday, Tokyo police arrested a man in his 30s who appeared… The post...
View ArticleDengue Fever Outbreak Count at 34
One week after the first cases of dengue fever were reported near Yoyogi Park, over 30 new cases have been confirmed in Japan’s first outbreak of the mosquito-bourne virus since 1945. Dengue Fever,...
View ArticleJAL Reveals New Luxury Lounge in Haneda Airport
If you’re looking for a little pre-flight luxury before a long trip ahead, JAL lounge has you covered. After recently revamping the Sakura business class lounge in March, Japan Airlines opens its… The...
View ArticleTyphoon Phanfone to Hit Tokyo Area with Heavy Winds, Rain by Midday
In Okinawa, one US airman was killed by high waves brought on by the typhoon, and two others are missing. The storm is still packing strong winds and heavy rain and should… The post Typhoon Phanfone to...
View ArticleTokyo Named “World’s Safest” City for 2015
A new study has ranked Tokyo the world’s safest city, measuring risks that are not only physical but also digital. But a closer look at the numbers indicates that “safe” may not… The post Tokyo Named...
View ArticleFebruary Issue Out Now!
Keep your eyes out for the February issue of Tokyo Weekender magazine on the shelves around Tokyo—we hope you can pick your copy up soon, or stay tuned and read our features… The post February Issue...
View ArticleEnglish Teacher Dies after Being Restrained by Police
A short article reporting the death of a 29-year-old English teacher who fell into a coma after being restrained by the police raises more questions than it answers. The Jiji Press reported… The post...
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