Tokyo news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Tokyo on Thursday, October 29, 2026: WTA Tokyo QF today; magnitude 5.4 quake hit Chiba. Also: WTA Tokyo quarterfinal: TBD vs Leylah Fernandez today; earlier rounds saw Eala beat Gibson, Parks beat Birrell, and Osaka advance; Tokyo International Film Festival began this week with screenings including Godzilla Minus Zero; festival runs through early November. Weather: Partly cloudy with rain possible, 12-14°C and breezy winds up to 13 km/h.

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Headlines

WTA Tokyo quarterfinal: TBD vs Leylah Fernandez today; earlier rounds saw Eala beat Gibson, Parks beat Birrell, and Osaka advance.Tennis.com · Oct 29, 5:28 AM

News & local government

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Chiba Prefecture yesterday; Tokyo and nearby areas felt shaking but no tsunami warning was issued.The Japan Times · Oct 28, 3:26 PM
EQT and Bain Capital competing in contested five-billion-dollar Kakaku.com buyout, signaling shift in Japan M&A activity.Reuters · Oct 28, 11:00 PM

Business & new openings

Fraser Place Roppongi Tokyo opened recently as new accommodation option in the Roppongi district.TTG Asia · Oct 29, 4:55 AM
Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Anchorage to Tokyo starting 2027 using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.Travel Daily Media · Oct 28, 11:40 PM
Quantum Systems established a Japanese subsidiary and opened a Tokyo office for drone operations.Dronelife · Oct 28, 2:21 PM

Culture & arts

Tokyo International Film Festival began this week with screenings including Godzilla Minus Zero; festival runs through early November.The Film Stage · Oct 29, 12:22 AM
Wreck-It Ralph attraction coming to Tokyo Disney Resort with confirmed opening date and new details announced.D23 · Oct 28, 9:22 PM

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