Tokyo news on Monday, October 19, 2026

In Tokyo on Monday, October 19, 2026: Tokyo Sports Day: Markets closed, rain expected today. Also: Agnes Jebet won Tokyo Half Marathon on Sunday with a new course record; Prime Minister Takaichi's support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office. Weather: Partly cloudy with rain possible, 22-27°C and breezy winds up to 34 km/h.

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Headlines

Tokyo markets closed today for Sports Day holiday; US Treasuries also shut.investingLive · Oct 18, 4:12 PM

News & local government

Prime Minister Takaichi's support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office.Reuters · Oct 18, 9:32 AM
Japan-Germany summit being arranged for late October.Japan Today · Oct 18, 9:00 PM

Housing & real estate

New property disclosure rule in Japan may discourage foreign real estate investors.South China Morning Post · Oct 18, 3:00 AM
Tokyo's high rent and strict tenant screening process surprise international residents.조선일보 · Oct 18, 1:13 PM

Sports

Agnes Jebet won Tokyo Half Marathon on Sunday with a new course record.Daily Nation · Oct 18, 4:33 PM

Community & volunteering

Pay gap between Tokyo and regional areas risks driving childcare workers to big cities.Japan Today · Oct 18, 9:00 PM

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