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Does downtown Tokyo's transformation offer clues to Jongmyo development dispute?

Tokyo's high-rise redevelopment contrasts with Seoul's stalled Sewoon District project near Jongmyo Shrine, highlighting unresolved heritage disputes and inconsistent city policies that hinder progress despite efforts to revitalize the area.

2025-11-28

Tokyo soba chain removes sign asking tourists to avoid lunchtime

A Tokyo branch of a budget soba chain removed a sign asking tourists to avoid lunchtime after its headquarters intervened, reigniting debate in Japan over growing frustration with over tourism.

2025-11-24

SK chief calls for social contribution metrics to allocate resources at Tokyo Forum

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who also heads the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies, underscored the need to systematize social contribution to ensure a sustainable future at Tokyo Forum 2025 on Friday.

2025-11-21

Young KBO stars to test mettle vs. world No. 1 Japan in Tokyo

Up-and-coming stars in the Korean baseball league will get to test their mettle against the mighty Japan this weekend as the two countries renew their rivalry in exhibition games in Tokyo.

2025-11-13

Chung Mong-joon calls for 'close cooperation' between Korea, Japan at policy dialogue in Tokyo

Chung Mong-joon, founder and honorary chairman of the Seoul-based Asan Institute for Policy Studies, on Wednesday likened Korea-Japan relations to a “half-filled cup,” calling on Tokyo to “make an effort to fill the rest.”

2025-10-15

High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok calls Worlds silver medal 'miracle'

High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok said that, considering his injury setbacks, it was nothing short of a miracle that he was able to grab the silver medal at the world championships this week.

2025-09-18

Riize announces more shows in Japan during Tokyo concert

Boy band Riize will perform at the Tokyo Dome next year, becoming the fastest K-pop boy group to secure a solo performance at one of Japan's largest venues since its debut. Its latest performance in Tokyo was held from Friday to Monday.

2025-09-16

'Would definitely go again': Sequels to working holidays in Japan now possible

For Kim Na-yeon, her working holiday in Japan was the experience of a lifetime, one she highly recommends. Now, thanks to a new agreement between Seoul and Tokyo, people like her have the chance to go again.

2025-09-12

Korean man arrested for suspected stabbing murder of woman in Tokyo

A Korean man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of killing a Korean woman in her 40s in a residential area of Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.

2025-09-02

Korean woman stabbed to death in Tokyo

A Korean woman in her 40s died after being attacked in a residential neighborhood in Tokyo on Monday.

2025-09-01