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Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president

Seiko Hashimoto was named as president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee in Japan, where women are still rare in the boardrooms and positions of political power.

18/02/2021

Japan

Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination drive amid Olympic worries

The late rollout will make it impossible to reach so-called "herd immunity" against the virus before the Olympics begin in July, experts say.

17/02/2021

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Japan: Frozen fun in Shikaoi ice village as winter festival kicks off

The annual winter festival on Lake Shikaribetsu in the town of Shikaoi kicked off on Friday.

13/02/2021

Japan

Tokyo 2020 president resigns over derogatory comments about women

Yoshiro Mori had initially refused to step down but conceded on Friday after more than a week of non-stop criticism.

12/02/2021

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Protesters call for Tokyo to act over military coup in Myanmar

The coup came earlier this week as the country's new parliament was set to sit for the first time following elections last year.

03/02/2021

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Tokyo: Japan's city garden

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

In this edition of Transforming Tokyo, we look at how nature projects are turning Japan's capital into a city full of rooftop gardens, parks and green zones.

28/01/2021

Japan

Tokyo 2020: Japan rebuffs claims Olympics Games will be cancelled

A majority of the Japanese think the Olympic Games in the capital should be postponed again or cancelled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

22/01/2021

Moments

Japan is now offering virtual tours to locked down travellers

Now you can marvel at Japanese art and sightsee without stepping foot in the Asian country.

21/01/2021

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Japan: Priests pour icy water over themselves as part of annual ritual

The annual ritual, called Daikan Misogi, is held at the coldest time of the year, based on a traditional lunisolar calendar.

20/01/2021

Sci-Tech

Japan's human-centred smart cities enhancing well-being

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is rapidly understanding the opportunities that smart cities can provide to help an aging population and to enhance general well-being. We take a look at two Japanese smart towns and their different solution-oriented smart projects.

18/01/2021

Sci-Tech

Sustainable cities for a sustainable Japan

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Euronews' Sci-Tech takes a look at two Japanese cities using digital tools and big data to become more sustainable and to respect the environment. The goal is to offer their residents better long-term living conditions.

11/01/2021

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Japan celebrates coming-of-age day despite recent COVID-19 surge

At Yokohama Arena, women in ornate kimonos, fluffy white stoles and masks sat in socially distanced seating for the ceremony, with the men dressed mainly in suits.

11/01/2021

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Parts of Japan see record snowfall as military brought in

Heavy snow feel around the coast of the Sea of Japan due to winter pressure distribution.

11/01/2021

Japan

New coronavirus variant detected in Japan in travellers from Brazil

The discovery of new variant came as Japan's regional governments requested a state of emergency be declared in their prefectures to combat a rising in coronavirus infections.

10/01/2021

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Toyosu fish market holds first tuna auction of 2021

The most expensive fish of the day was a 208-kilogram bluefin, which was sold for around €166,000.

05/01/2021

Spotlight

How Japan uses technology to make us feel closer during the pandemic

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Japan has been a world leader in electronics for decades. And this is proving valuable to help the country tackle the communication issues the Covid-19 pandemic has created, and solve the problem of isolation.

04/01/2021

Japan

Japan tightens ban on foreign arrivals over new coronavirus variant

Seven cases of the new variant have already been detected in Japan, according to local health authorities.

27/12/2020

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How a clash of cultures transformed Tokyo's Harajuku district

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Explore Harajuku and the trendy Takeshita Street with its “Kawaii” fashion stores and, away from the hustle and bustle of shopping streets, discover the historic landmarks like the Meiji shrine and the peaceful Yoyogi park.

23/12/2020

Spotlight

Japan keeps culture alive during the pandemic

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

We take a look at the ways Japan is getting its traditional theatre performances known as Kabuki out to audiences during the pandemic. Then we go for a stroll to an open-air art festival specially adapted to COVID times.

22/12/2020

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Japan braces for heavy snowfall in mountainous areas

Weather officials in Japan warned that there will be more heavy snow this weekend, mainly in the mountainous areas of Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kanto-Koshin regions.

19/12/2020

Spotlight

How Japan is assisting foreigners during the COVID-19 pandemic

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Across the world, people are adjusting to the 'new COVID-19 normal’. The economic and social landscape in Japan, as elsewhere, looks very different now. We look at how Japan is facing the challenges of life during a pandemic through the stories of people on the ground.

15/12/2020

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This robot in Japan can detect if customers aren't wearing face masks

It's been introduced into a shop in Japan to ensure customers are following COVID-19 guidelines.

26/11/2020

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Japan's handling of Carlos Ghosn was wrong, say rights experts

A panel of human rights experts working with the UN found that Ghosn’s arrest in Japan in late 2018 and early 2019 was "arbitrary" and called on Japan’s government to "take the necessary steps to remedy the situation of Mr. Ghosn without delay."

24/11/2020

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Small protest in Tokyo amid hope delayed Olympics will go ahead

The Tokyo Olympics were scheduled for last summer but put back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

17/11/2020

Japan

Fans at Tokyo Olympics 'encouraged to have COVID-19 vaccinations'

Bach said it won't be mandatory, but he left no doubt it will be strongly pushed.

16/11/2020

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Japanese emperor's brother proclaimed first in line to throne

Japanese Emperor Naruhito's younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, was formally sworn in on Sunday as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

08/11/2020