More than 60 per cent of respondents to a survey said they supported granting more visas to skilled workers, compared to 44 per cent in a 2018 poll.

Locals say foreign visitors are littering, ignoring traffic rules and trespassing, as they flood the area searching for the perfect shot of the iconic mountain.

G7 ministers said on Tuesday that efforts to raise money to help poorer countries adapt to climate change should include countries “capable of contributing”, in a message aimed at China.

Beijing’s latest confrontations with Tokyo and Manila over contested islands come as they strengthen maritime coalition with Washington.

The airline’s decision to cancel the flight stemmed from the need to assess the captain’s physical and mental well-being, according to reports.

Observers say Japan’s prime minister is going to need a political miracle to remain in office after his Liberal Democratic Party suffered an electoral drubbing over the weekend.

With Japanese ramen growing in popularity around the world, overseas visitors to Tokyo join a tour to sample regional versions of the wheat noodle dish and learn about customs and ramen’s Chinese roots.

The yen has been steadily sliding for more than three years and has lost more than one-third of its value since the start of 2021.

Japan’s ambition to send its first astronaut to the moon by 2028 is seen as a move to prevent China from scoring a propaganda coup, analysts say.

The Liberal Democratic Party’s loss is considered a voter punishment for its links to a years-long corruption saga that erupted last year and has undermined Fumio Kishida’s leadership.

The surge happened after Japan allowed users to ride electric scooters without a driving licence in July.

The hotel melds Japanese sensibilities with Scandinavian design – and is just a short walk from Tokyo’s hip Harajuku and Shibuya

Warning over effect on Hong Kong as yen hits 34-year low of 156.82 against US dollar after Bank of Japan held interest rates close to zero.

Many local councils have refused to host the 2024 KFX The Fashion event in their cities, citing concerns about potential illegal activities at the show.

Chinese professor Fan Yuntao, who teaches in Tokyo, has reportedly gone missing after returning to Shanghai in February 2023.

Japanese authorities have issued a warning for hikers and others to stay alert for bears emerging from hibernation.

More than 700 municipalities are likely to see a sharp fall in the number of women in their 20s to 30s, regarded as the core generation responsible for bearing children.

Sanctions have made it harder to access Western cultural products such as films and music, so younger Russians are turning to countries like South Korea and Japan for entertainment.

The Polish fashion designer loves vintage Rolexes, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the Ritz Paris and travelling to the Maldives, while at home she eats pierogi and enjoys exploring her home city of Warsaw

Elderly Japanese are at highest risk from the elevated temperatures, while agriculture – especially the crucial seasonal fruit sector – and fish prices will also feel the impact.

Donald Trump calls Taro Aso ‘a highly respected man in Japan and beyond’ as he meets with him at Trump Tower in New York.

The country remains the US tech giant’s main manufacturing base, home to over a third of the factories run by its disclosed suppliers.

Toranomon is one of Tokyo’s up-and-coming neighbourhoods, with plenty of places to eat and drink as well as 5-star views of Tokyo Tower. We look at the best options for accommodation and entertainment.