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Suspect admits killing ex-PM Shinzo Abe over 'rumours', say police

Japanese police say Tetsuya Yamagami has admitted the killing and did so because he believed rumours about the former leader's connection to a certain organisation.

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People lay flowers, pay respects at Abe murder scene

People starting to gather at the site of where the Former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo was shot and killed. Police in Japan have revealed the motive behind the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as being linked to his connections with a "specific group."

Culture news

Yu-Gi-Oh! creator dies: here's why it was a legendary franchise

The body Kazuki Takahashi was found floating off the coast of Japan. We look back at the incredible manga and card game he created.

World News

'Truly heartbreaking': World leaders react to the murder of Shinzo Abe

From Brussels to New Delhi, heads of state and governments have expressed their deep shock and sadness over the tragic news.

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Culture news

Ukraine's sumo team trains in Japan ahead of World Games

A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers are aiming for glory at this year's World Games. But how did the Russian invasion affect their training?

Germany

Japan stresses need for solidarity on Ukraine at G7 summit

The Japanese government has expressed its solidarity with G7 leaders over the Ukraine war claiming what's happening in Eastern Europe could also happen in Indo-China

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No comment videos of the week

This week, European leaders meet with Zelenskyy in the Kyiv, people strip off to go to the beach near Gaza or fight for their rights on bikes in London, and what if coping with climate change means turning to snack insects? No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

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Young entrepreneur sets up vending machines offering edible insects

A vending machine selling edible insects has been set up at a camping facility in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Its menu consists of 18 types of deep-fried insects, including crickets and grasshoppers. Fancy a snack?

Conscious Travel

Old airplanes are being upcycled into bags, keychains and restaurants

The airline industry creates an enormous amount of waste, here are some of the creative ways it’s being recycled.

Tech News

Watch: Scientists test 'living skin' on robot that can heal when cut

The skin is water-resistant, has self-healing properties, and can move and stretch with the movement of the robotic body parts.

Culture news

Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific

83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip.

Japan

World faces 'dark hour', says Biden as Modi stays silent on Russia

The US president urged a greater effort to stop Putin's aggression. “It's a global issue,” he told the “Quad” summit with Japan, Australia and India.

Work

Japan will soon force companies to disclose gender pay gaps

Under the new rules, Japanese companies will have to disclose women's pay as a percentage of men's.

Green News

How is Japan releasing Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea?

Japan is seeking to reassure neighbours that there is no serious risk to fish and people, 12 years on from the nuclear disaster.

Europe Decoded

Brussels and Tokyo vow stronger cooperation on Russian sanctions

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel were in Japan on Thursday to discuss efforts to counter Russia's aggression on Ukraine and its impact in the Indo-pacific region.

Art

Can you copyright immersive experiences?

MODS argues that an artwork responding to visitors isn't fixed enough to copyright. How will teamLab protect their intellectual property in an increasingly saturated market for immersive art installations?

Travel News

At least 10 dead in Japan after tourist boat sinks in rough waters

The tour of the northern national park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the operator's first of the season.

Health news

Electric chopsticks could help cut salt intake but keep the taste

Japanese researchers say their device attracts sodium ions, making a low salt diet a tastier option.

Cinema

Japanese cinema is facing up to its #MeToo moment

Film premieres have been cancelled, actors edited out of TV shows, and some of the countries biggest international names have been implicated in sexual abuse scandals.

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Free and open Indo-Pacific

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Toamasina port in Madagascar is being expanded, helped by funding and expertise from Japan