Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is planning to tighten rules for businesses that rent go-karts to tourists who want a driver's view of the sights of the Japanese capital.

Tokyo's benchmark stock index rose sharply on Thursday. Investors were encouraged by reports that a US federal trade court has blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports.

Faced with record high temperatures and ageing communities, event organisers are adapting to keep traditions alive.

The Japanese government is urging domestic universities to think about temporarily admitting students enrolled at U.S. institutions.