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Behind every cancellation notice in many airports around the world is a complex story of safety, technology, and global coordination. This was one of those weeks. At Haneda Airport in Tokyo an airplane can be seen during a sunset on Saturday November 29, 2025. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com The invisible architecture of modern air travel is built on code. This week, a single line of it, vulnerable to the sun’s ancient fury, sent ripples across the global aviation sys

Japanese maple leaves paint Kawaguchi’s lakeside paths in vibrant red. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Autumn in Japan carries a magnetic pull, but this year the season has unfolded with an intensity that feels almost cinematic—especially across Narashino and around the glowing shores of Lake Kawaguchi. The fall transformation, defined by the fiery brilliance of Japanese maple leaves, has grown into a living canvas that draws both locals and international travelers into i

(File photo) Tokyo, Japan. Akasaka Palace garden stands at the entrance, as a policeman walks nearby. The palace is located near where a man stabbed  a woman in the Akasaka district, where many bars and restaurants are located. Photo by: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Tokyo once again finds itself wrestling with a crime that unsettles the delicate balance between public safety and institutional trust. A Ground Self-Defense Force member, 43-year-old Yoichiro Otsu, was arrested f

A Firefighter stops to regroup as flames reignite among plastic rolls during a fire in Kashiwa Japan on November 7, 2025. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com By the time the sun began to dip behind Tokyo’s skyline, an orange haze rose from the direction of Chiba Prefecture. The flames that broke out in Kashiwa City could be seen even from Haneda Airport—an inferno of plastic, brush, and dry earth consuming the horizon. For hours, the fire raged across an industrial area surro

A group of rope climbers steadies themself against a Tokyo building near the Shibuya crossing. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com : Suspended between the sky and the city, Tokyo’s rope climbers live in a world that most people only look up to—literally. These unsung heroes, who hang from skyscrapers to install or maintain billboards, banners, and signage, risk their lives daily for the visuals that define the capital’s skyline. Rope climbing work in Tokyo isn’t glamorous, bu

Where Tokyo wakes up — Tsukiji Market in full motion. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Five minutes away from the Ginza Dori in central Tokyo people can visit one of Japan’s most iconic treasures — Tsukiji Fish Market, a place where tradition, flavor, and human energy blend into a symphony of motion and life. For decades, Tsukiji has stood as a symbol of Japan’s deep relationship with the sea, a vibrant hub where fish, culture, and people come together every morning in a r

Lighted pumpkin accessories and glowing masks in the crowd. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Tonight in Tokyo, the streets surrounding the Yoyogi National Gymnasium are alive with color, sound, and excitement as fans gather for Mouse Peace Fest 2025 — “2nd Bite.” The highly anticipated Halloween-themed music festival, produced by Tatsuya Ueda , officially kicked off on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 , transforming Shibuya into a stage of its own before the concert even beg

A traffic accident near Yoyogi-Uehara Station in Shibuya, Tokyo, on the morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, drew the attention of many people on their way to the train station and shocked bystanders as emergency services rushed to respond. The incident involved a car and a motorcycle, which collided in front of a Koban, or police box, located just meters from the crash site. Witnesses described a sudden, loud impact followed by the sight of a motorcyclist lying on the pavem

Trump’s motorcade leaves Akasaka Palace under heavy police protection after meeting Japan’s Prime Minister. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com In a historic meeting at Tokyo’s grand Akasaka Palace, former U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s newly elected and first female Prime Minister, marking a new chapter in U.S.–Japan relations. The encounter drew global attention not only for its diplomatic weight but also for the symbolism of two powerful figures discussing th

The presidential helicopter descends over Tokyo as Trump arrives for his official visit to Japan. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com The arrival of former U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Monday afternoon marked the beginning of a closely watched visit that has stirred both anticipation and debate. Touching down around 5:20 p.m. in central Tokyo, Trump’s motorcade made its way through meticulously secured streets as Japanese police enforced one of the city’s largest s

Earth Garden blended art, nature, and sustainability under the drizzle at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com It was a rainy October afternoon in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park, but the spirit of creativity and community refused to fade beneath the gray skies. The Earth Garden Festival 2025 unfolded with color, music, and the hum of connection — a beautiful contradiction to the drizzle that persisted throughout the day. What makes Earth Garden unique isn’t just it

In 2025, Japan continues to experience a powerful resurgence of tourism that has reshaped both its economy and its cultural landscape. With foreign visitor numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the nation finds itself at a crossroads between economic revitalization and social adaptation. Tourism contributes billions of yen annually, supporting small businesses, local transport systems, and traditional industries like ryokan inns, crafts, and regional cuisine. Yet, the impac

Japan has entered a historic new chapter with the appointment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the nation’s first female leader. Her inauguration marks not only a political milestone but also a cultural turning point in a society that has long been defined by its deep respect for tradition and gradual change. In her first address, Prime Minister Takaichi emphasized unity, resilience, and the need for innovation to drive Japan’s future. She pledged to strengthen Japan’s econo

A group of Venezuelan people awaits at Narita International Airport for a transition in Japan. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com In a...

Cyclists ride near the Imperial Palace during Tokyo’s car-free event. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Tokyo has once again proven...

On September 24, 2025 . Narita Airport operations remain strong despite questions raised by misconduct at JapAn Haneda airport Photo:...

On Monday, September 15, 2025, winner of the World Athletics Championships marathon in Tokyo, Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania, runs...

Athletes run through the bustling streets of Tokyo during the competition on Sunday September 14, 2025. Photo Ramiro Vargas /...

Tourists walking through the historic Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. Photo: Ramiro Vargas Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan and still...

Organizers of the World Athletics Championship Tokyo 2025 welcome athletes at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo Japan on Wednesday...