A new project by Japan Airlines, Tohoku University and other Japanese companies is exploring the use of biofuel produced from rice bran oil byproducts to power ground equipment at Yamagata Airport
Direct flights boost Asia access
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026
Lexus' new electric crossover offers three rows of seats, a range of up to 450 km and a cabin inspired by a luxury Japanese lounge. With advanced technologies, elegant design and a new electric powertrain, the TZ marks the next generation of Lexus in the electric world
After a freezing, snowy winter, New York shed its heavy coats and donned a particularly colorful spring with perfect weather. We set off on a journey through millions of flowers at Macy's, pop-up shops in SoHo, and one bowl of ramen that transported us to Japan. Travel alert: You're going to fall in love with the city all over again
Dramatic announcement: Japan Airlines and JTA will adjust fuel surcharges for May–June 2026 tickets as jet fuel prices rise, applying a lower zone due to government support measures. How much can you expect to pay? Here's the full rundown
Amid a surge in inbound tourism and worsening labor shortages: Japan has launched its first airport trial of humanoid robots to support baggage handling and operations, tackling workforce shortages in aviation
Japan Airlines subsidiary, ZIPAIR Toky, has reached another important milestone after its 7th Boeing 787 Dreamliner was equipped with high-speed Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. The airline is just one unit away from officially becoming Asia's first operating Starlink-enabled commercial fleet
Rare precautionary megaquake alert: the FCDO has issued a warning regarding the 7.7 earthquake that struck Japan yesterday, April 20, 2026, informing citizens of the increased risk of strong quakes occurring in the coming week
A tsunami warning is in effect for the eastern coast of Japan after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. A warning is also expected for parts of Russia. The prime minister called for finding
A power failure stopped Tokyo’s Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines during the morning rush, disrupting thousands of commuters before service resumed midday: “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our passengers”
An extremely strong earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has been recorded off the coast of northern Japan. There are fears of powerful tsunami waves. Reports of waves as high as three meters expected
Increase in bear sightings and attacks in Hokkaido and Akita
A strong M6.8 quake struck in the open sea off northeast Japan at 08:03 UTC, according to the USGS
AirJapan will cease operations in March 2026, with its final flights departing from Bangkok and Singapore to Tokyo’s Narita Airport. Passengers can still book flights
Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture was struck by a 6.0 earthquake on Saturday; the quake caused no major damage or tsunami warnings, officials say
