Rappler's latest stories on Tokyo
Curry targets Tokyo Olympic challenge
Pulling out of the 2016 Rio Olympic squad, Steph Curry appears set to join a Dream Team for the 2020 Games
PH sports legends 'confident' of 1st Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020
Celebrated former national athletes Elma Muros-Posadas, Akiko Thomson and Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta continue to support the Philippines' Olympic buildup
The Papa I lost and found in Japan
When I was 6 months old, Papa was killed in Japan. That was the beginning and end of the story that made up much of who I am.
Hidilyn Diaz, PSC reconcile in support of Olympic gold dream
'We have pledged our support before, and we will continue to do so,' says PSC chairman Butch Ramirez
Hidilyn Diaz on Tokyo 2020 Olympics bid: 'I need financial support'
Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz asks for financial support in her journey back to the quadrennial meet
With #KuToo, Japan women kick back at high-heels at work
A group of Japanese women submit a petition to the government to protest what they say is a de facto requirement for female staff to wear high heels at work
Trump to get royal treatment on Japan emperor visit
The decision by Japan to put Trump at the head of the line for Naruhito illustrates the unique bond between the one-time bitterest of enemies, while delivering rival China a timely reminder that the United States is not alone in Asia
Abe, Trudeau extol Pacific trade pact without U.S.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership removes trade barriers among 11 nations representing nearly 500 million consumers in the Asia-Pacific region in a bid to counter China's growing economic influence
Japan turns to foreigners to decommission Fukushima plant
The step comes after Japan launched new visa statuses to attract more foreign workers and ease the impact of the nation's shrinking workforce and population
Nuclear fuel removed from crippled Japan plant
The delicate operation represents the first time the Tokyo Electric Power Company has pulled out fuel from inside a highly contaminated building containing the melted-down reactor, and comes 4 years behind schedule
PH women's football team ends 2020 Olympic bid
The Philippine women's football team fails to advance to the third round of the Olympic qualifiers
Mark Karpeles: Bitcoin baron brought down with a bump
In many ways, the trajectory of Mark Karpeles mirrors the volatile rise and fall of the bitcoin currency itself
Tokyo is McJim’s spectacular backdrop in new ad campaign
Trusted leather goods brand McJim Classic Leather puts the modern Filipino gentlemen in his best form and style
Ghosn out on bail after more than 100 days
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn leaves the detention center in northern Tokyo flanked by guards, wearing a blue cap, a white medical face mask, and a work jacket with orange reflective stripes
Moon shot: Toyota, Japan space agency plan lunar mission
It will be the car manufacturer's first full-fledged entry into space exploration, after the company jointly developed a small robot sent to the International Space Station
Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn wins bail in Japan
(3rd UPDATE) An appeal by prosecutors against the decision to grant Carlos Ghosn bail is thrown out late Tuesday, March 5
Teen golfer Yuka Saso targets Tokyo 2020 Olympic berth
Asian Games gold medalist Yuka Saso can qualify for the Olympics sooner than expected
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn makes fresh bail request
It is the first bail request filed by the 64-year-old since he shook up his legal team as he crafts his defense to 3 charges of financial misconduct
Mini miracle: 'Record-breaking' premature baby leaves Tokyo hospital
The tiny tot weighed just 268 grams – under 10 ounces -– when he was delivered at 24 weeks, reportedly after he stopped growing in the womb. He was so small he fit in an adult's cupped hands.
Saludar keeps WBO world title over Taniguchi
Saludar earns the nod of the 3 judges for his first successful title defense of the 105-pound crown
Vic Saludar stakes WBO title in Tokyo
Saludar and Japan's Masataka Taniguchi make weight for boxing’s lightest weight division
Hidilyn Diaz ramps up bid for top Olympic ranking
Weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz plans to intensify her training in China for two months to gear up for the 2019 Olympic qualifying events
Turning garbage into gold: Tokyo to award e-waste Olympic medals
Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee has stockpiled electronic waste from smartphones and laptops to collect metal for the medals
2019 SEA Games swimming to serve as Olympic qualifier
FINA approves the 30th Southeast Asian Games in Manila as an Olympic qualifying meet
Blackmail letters with suspected cyanide sent to Japanese firms
The letters are sent under the name of executed members of the Japanese doomday cult behind the 1995 sarin gas attack in Tokyo
Tokyo metro offers free food to early subway riders
To decongest the most crowded subway line during rush hour, Tokyo Metro offers free meals of tempura and soba to early commuters
Ghosn awaits fate after vowing to stay in Japan if bailed
(UPDATED) 'As the court considers my bail application, I want to emphasize that I will reside in Japan and respect any and all bail conditions the Court concludes are warranted,' says Carlos Ghosn
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn's bail request
The decision means the 64-year-old auto tycoon is likely to stay in custody until his trial, which even his own defense lawyer admits could take 6 months to begin
LOOK: Adorable, one-of-a-kind Sanrio things, food to check out in Tokyo
'Hello Kitty'-themed hotel rooms, food featuring your favorite Sanrio characters, and other souvenirs you can take home – find all of these in the Japanese capital
Record $3.1 million paid in New Year's tuna auction at Japan's new market
Self-styled 'Tuna King' Kiyoshi Kimura pays the top price, which doubled the previous record of 155 million yen also paid by him in 2013.
Ghosn's detention extended to January 11
The move comes as Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested on November 19, faces 3 separate sets of allegations involving financial wrongdoing during his tenure as Nissan chief
IN PHOTOS: Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland is a 'Hello Kitty' fan’s paradise
Meet Hello Kitty and friends in Sanrio’s indoor theme park in west Tokyo
Teen gymnast Carlos Yulo finds winning rhythm in Olympic quest
The 18-year-old is already a favorite to deliver a medal – possibly a gold – for the Philippines in the next Olympiad
Chooks-to-Go 3x3 league boosts PH bid for Olympic berth
The Philippines' inaugural 3x3 league will help the country accumulate much-needed points to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo 2020 unveils new budget, spending unchanged at $12 billion
Tokyo 2020 organizers pledge that the bill will not increase amid concerns that ballooning costs are putting off potential Olympic host cities
Gold medals, grey zones: Tokyo 2020 budget sparks dispute
Japan and Tokyo 2020 organizers clash in considering which projects are 'Olympics-related'
Japan says 10 med schools altered admissions, some kept out women
An investigation finds out improper school admission practices at 10 Japanese medical schools, including 4 that tried to keep women out
From superstar to suspect: Carlos Ghosn's crazy week
When Carlos Ghosn's private Gulfstream jet touched down at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on November 19, the crazy week of the millionaire auto tycoon was about to begin
Boxing body vote could see sport thrown out of Olympics
Hit by allegations of bout-fixing, amateur boxing may be dropped in the 2020 Tokyo Games
Japan protests China ships near disputed isles ahead of Abe visit
A Japanese government spokesman says China's intrusion was 'extremely regrettable' but said Tokyo is still hoping to 'take Japan-China relations to the next level'
New Japan hotels must be wheelchair accessible before Tokyo 2020
At least 1% of rooms in newly built and refurbished hotels or traditional inns must be barrier-free for wheelchair users by September 2019
Birth of firstborn Tokyo added motivation for Paul Lee
Wondering why the Magnolia star and wife Rubie named their daughter after the famous city in Japan? He has a pretty direct explanation
Aung Suu Kyi promises 'transparency' over Rohingya atrocities
Once hailed as a global rights champion, Suu Kyi has fallen from grace due to her failure to speak up following a brutal military crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya minority
Boxing's Olympic future in jeopardy
The International Olympic Committee has warned that boxing could be axed from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
PSC tackles Hidilyn's weightlifting woes
The Philippine Sports Commission makes sure that weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz will get enough support for her 2020 Tokyo Olympics bid
Meralco falls prey to Japan's Alvark in FIBA Asia Champions Cup
Imports Allen Durham and Diamond Stone combine for 59 points but the Bolts remain winless
Mayweather to impress in Tokyo first before Pacquiao showdown
The undefeated American boxer plans to extend his record to 51-0 before the Manny Pacquiao rematch
IN PHOTOS: Tokyo 2020 revives 1964 Olympic vibe
Some venues used in the Tokyo 1964 Olympics will be part of history once more in the 2020 edition of the world's biggest sports event
Hidilyn Diaz on Olympic gold dreamers: 'The more the merrier'
Hidilyn Diaz feels happy that Asian skate queen Margielyn Didal is also aiming for an Olympic gold
Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking
It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual chart compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit which identifies the best urban playgrounds to live and work in
