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12/01/2024

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We sat down with Ricard Marsal, a second-year master's student at the Graduate School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Denki University (TDU).
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Ricard Marsal is a second-year master's student at the Graduate School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Denki University (TDU). He hopes to work toward a future where robots and AI can carry out everyday tasks.

11/01/2024

Early development of the Marunouchi business district in Tokyo was modeled on London. Now the two cities work side by side for a shared future.
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Early development of the Marunouchi business district was modeled on London.

10/01/2024

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An app allows users to step back in time to the turn of the century Ginza and relive the historical moment, when Edo became Tokyo as we know it today.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1151/

The Hyper Edohaku: Meiji Ginza Edition virtual Tokyo app allows users to step back in time to the turn of the century Ginza and relive the historical moment, when Edo became Tokyo as we know it today.

10/01/2024

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French finance journalist Dina Kartit left Tokyo with a lasting impression of the welcoming nature of the city's suburban bathhouses.
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When French finance journalist Dina Kartit first arrived in Tokyo, she was immediately struck by central Tokyo's colorful atmosphere. However, she left the city with a lasting impression of the welcoming nature of the city's suburban bathhouses.

08/01/2024

We sat down with Ricard Marsal, a second-year master's student at the Graduate School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Denki University (TDU).
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1183/

Ricard Marsal is a second-year master's student at the Graduate School of System Design and Technology at Tokyo Denki University (TDU). He hopes to work toward a future where robots and AI can carry out everyday tasks.

29/12/2023

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The Tsukiji Foreign Settlement, in place from 1869 to 1899, was the starting point of girls' education in Japan.
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The seeds of Tokyo's modern-day diversity were planted in the course of the Meiji era (1868-1912)—the period that saw Tokyo become Japan's capital. Here, we unravel some of that history.

28/12/2023

We discussed with Alan Poul, director of hit crime drama series Tokyo Vice, about the Japanese capital as a filming location.

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Since first visiting Japan as an exchang...

27/12/2023

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Tokyo had been the goal for husband and wife duo Jeetendra and Jalpa Khemlani to settle down in for the longest time. They moved here in 2021 to launch their restaurant Bombay Sizzlers.

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Tokyo had been the goal for husband and wife duo Jeetendra and Jalpa Khemlani to settle down in for the longest time. Now, after years spent living and cooking across Asia, they finally realized this dream, moving here in 2021 to launch their restaurant Bombay Sizzlers, its doors open to all.

26/12/2023

Akimoto Rina, founder of TABE CHOKU (Eat Direct), is ripping up the rulebook of distribution to connect producers directly with consumers, and realize her dream of fair compensation for producers.
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Akimoto Rina, founder of TABE CHOKU (Eat Direct), which connects producers directly with consumers, is ripping up the rulebook in the world of distribution, overcoming challenges to realize her dream of fair compensation for producers.

25/12/2023

TOKYO SKYTREE®, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest tower, is a freestanding radio tower supported by Japan's accumulated earthquake-resistant technologies.
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Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest tower, TOKYO SKYTREE® is a freestanding radio tower. It is supported by Japan's accumulated earthquake-resistant technologies.

22/12/2023

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Breakdancing has been announced as an official Olympic sport, to debut at the Paris 2024. Strong Japanese medal favorites are Ami and Shigekix.
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Breakdancing has been announced as an official Olympic sport, to debut at the Paris 2024. Strong Japanese medal favorites are Ami and Shigekix.

21/12/2023

The Tsukiji Foreign Settlement, in place from 1869 to 1899, was the starting point of girls' education in Japan.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1177/

The seeds of Tokyo's modern-day diversity were planted in the course of the Meiji era (1868-1912)—the period that saw Tokyo become Japan's capital. Here, we unravel some of that history.

20/12/2023

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Inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning work of Grameen Bank, the mission of microfinance startup Bee Informatica Inc.,Co. is to bring small loans to Southeast Asia.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1172/

Inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning work of Grameen Bank, the mission of microfinance startup Bee Informatica Inc.,Co. to bring small loans to Southeast Asia. This dedication earned the company recognition at the Tokyo Financial Award 2023, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG).

19/12/2023

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has released 'Tokyo Sightseeing Accessibility Guide', which presents accessible ways to enjoy the city.
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Further improvements in accessibility help anyone physically impaired make light work of visiting many of Tokyo's popular spots.

18/12/2023

Civic Creative Base Tokyo [CCBT] was established in October 2022 as a hub where the public can explore their creative imaginations in society through art and digital technology.
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Civic Creative Base Tokyo [CCBT] was established in October 2022 as a hub where the public can explore their creative imaginations in society through art and digital technology.

15/12/2023

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Ibasen's "Edo Uchiwa," patterned fans with popular ukiyo-e design from the Edo period, have attracted attention, not just as everyday items, but also as decorative art.
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Ibasen's "Edo Uchiwa," patterned fans with popular ukiyo-e design from the Edo period, have attracted attention, not just as everyday items, but also as decorative art.

14/12/2023

An app allows users to step back in time to the turn of the century Ginza and relive the historical moment, when Edo became Tokyo as we know it today.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1151/

The Hyper Edohaku: Meiji Ginza Edition virtual Tokyo app allows users to step back in time to the turn of the century Ginza and relive the historical moment, when Edo became Tokyo as we know it today.

13/12/2023

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When Christophe Paucod left Lyon, his French hometown, for Tokyo, he brought family and a love for Lyon's cuisine. Now, after 16 years, he shares that passion through his Tokyo Lyon-style restaurant.

When Christophe Paucod moved from his traditional French hometown of Lyon to the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, it was not just his family that he brought with him, but also a love of Lyon's traditional cuisine. Sharing that passion with the world, he has now been running a successful Lyon-style res...

12/12/2023

Tokyo is expanding access to arts and culture, with the Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition "Form, Fluid, and Flexible."
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Tokyo is expanding access to arts and culture, with the Art Brut 2022 Touring Exhibition "Form, Fluid, and Flexible."

11/12/2023

Breakdancing has been announced as an official Olympic sport, to debut at the Paris 2024. Strong Japanese medal favorites are Ami and Shigekix.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1159/

Breakdancing has been announced as an official Olympic sport, to debut at the Paris 2024. Strong Japanese medal favorites are Ami and Shigekix.

08/12/2023

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The Ginza Mitsubachi (honey bees) Project promotes the rich natural environment of Tokyo through urban beekeeping, right from Ginza—one of the world's leading shopping towns.
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The Ginza Mitsubachi (honey bees) Project promotes the rich natural environment of Tokyo through urban beekeeping, right from Ginza—one of the world's leading shopping towns.

07/12/2023

Ibasen's "Edo Uchiwa," patterned fans with popular ukiyo-e design from the Edo period, have attracted attention, not just as everyday items, but also as decorative art.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1157/

Ibasen's "Edo Uchiwa," patterned fans with popular ukiyo-e design from the Edo period, have attracted attention, not just as everyday items, but also as decorative art.

06/12/2023

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SusHi Tech Tokyo, derived from Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo, is an initiative aimed at tackling global urban issues with cutting-edge technology.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1169/

In the modern era, cities worldwide are facing a variety of challenges that cannot be overcome using traditional methods. Tokyo, too, is tackling global urban issues such as those related to the environment, disaster resilience, and finance by combining cutting-edge technology, digital expertise, an...

06/12/2023

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Design Anthology Creative Director, Jeremy Smart, shuttles between Haneda Airport and locations across Asia-Pacific. In Tokyo, he spends his free time in Tomigaya, Shibuya City.
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Jeremy Smart serves as the creative director for the biannual magazine Design Anthology. Leading Asia's premier interior design publication, he frequently travels between Haneda Airport and various locations in the Asia-Pacific region. When he is in Tokyo, he dedicates much of his free time to the c...

05/12/2023

The Origami Kaikan, situated slightly northeast of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, was a key starting point for the creation of origami as it is known today.
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The absolutely simple practice of origami can produce an extraordinary range of outcomes.

04/12/2023

Inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning work of Grameen Bank, the mission of microfinance startup Bee Informatica Inc.,Co. is to bring small loans to Southeast Asia.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1172/

Inspired by the Nobel Prize-winning work of Grameen Bank, the mission of microfinance startup Bee Informatica Inc.,Co. to bring small loans to Southeast Asia. This dedication earned the company recognition at the Tokyo Financial Award 2023, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG).

01/12/2023

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Kabukicho had long been a focal point for negative attention. However, this neighborhood has undergone lately major transformations.
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Ito Yoichi, Economic Commentator [CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE] Walking the streets of Tokyo has become a daily routine for me, and with numerous opportunities to cover the city, I feel the rapid changes occurring here and there every day. Particularly noteworthy is the Shinjuku area, including Kabukicho, wh...

30/11/2023

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opened today, and TOKYO UPDATES has a new article on climate change to mark the occasion. Please take this opportunity to check out our archived articles.

30/11/2023

SusHi Tech Tokyo, derived from Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo, is an initiative aimed at tackling global urban issues with cutting-edge technology.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1169/

In the modern era, cities worldwide are facing a variety of challenges that cannot be overcome using traditional methods. Tokyo, too, is tackling global urban issues such as those related to the environment, disaster resilience, and finance by combining cutting-edge technology, digital expertise, an...

29/11/2023

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In 2021, the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo announced plans for a new main building for completion in 2036. Appointed to design the new building is Paris-based architect Tsuyoshi Tane.
https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-753/

In 2021, the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo announced plans for a new main building for completion in 2036. Appointed to design the new building is Paris-based architect Tsuyoshi Tane.