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Japan dominate Day 2 with spectacular performances in Tokyo

Day 2 in Tokyo showcased Japan’s strength as Kondo, Tanaka, Abe, Ikeda, Tanaka Ryuga and Oino all claimed gold, with Korea securing a strong +78kg result through Hyeonji Lee. An intense final day delivered a fitting conclusion to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

07/12/2025

Japan

Japanese stars shine on Day 1 of the Tokyo Grand Slam

Day 1 in Tokyo delivered top-level judo as Koga, Murao, Abe, Sulamanidze, Omori, Endovitskii and Kaju all claimed gold. With several all-Japan finals and world champions in action, the event opened in spectacular fashion. A powerful start to the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam.

06/12/2025

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In the Footsteps of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu: Chubu’s living samurai heritage

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

The Chubu region, situated in central Japan between the major hubs of Tokyo and Kyoto, offers travelers a profound opportunity to experience history through the life and legacy of TOKUGAWA Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1867).

05/12/2025

Series

Inside Tokyo’s culinary heritage scene through its chefs

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Two renowned Tokyo chefs, Kimio Nonaga and Yahei Suzuki, open a window into the city’s culinary heritage, from centuries-old neighbourhoods to bustling markets and contemporary inspirations.

04/12/2025

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Ai robots in Tokyo showcase future tech advancements

AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks.

04/12/2025

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Japan’s Water Story: a journey through the Hokuriku-Shinetsu region

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Water is not just a resource in Japan’s Hokuriku-Shinetsu region; it is the very foundation of the land, its culture and the enduring resilience of its people.

03/12/2025

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Japan: Record-price yellowtail sells for over 22,000 euros at Ishikawa’s first winter auction

A Kirameki-branded winter yellowtail from quake-hit Noto fetched a record-tying 4 million yen at Ishikawa Prefecture’s first auction of the season.

02/12/2025

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Tracing the Edo Shogun Roads: Kanto’s highways of heritage and craftsmanship

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

The Kanto region, defined by the expansive Greater Tokyo Area, is recognised for its dynamic modernity, towering architecture, advanced technology and bustling commerce.

01/12/2025

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Sake and flavours: a journey through Tohoku

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

As its Japanese name suggests, the region of Tohoku extends to the northeast of the archipelago. It includes the six prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima, located between Tokyo to the south and the island of Hokkaido to the north.

29/11/2025

Series

Exploring Tokyo with VTuber Sakura Miko and Executive Chef Haruyuki Yamashita

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Tokyo’s blend of ancient tradition and modern pop culture comes into focus as VTuber Sakura Miko and Executive Chef Haruyuki Yamashita share the places that define the city for them.

27/11/2025

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Hokkaido: a journey of snow, culture and cuisine

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

Each winter, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, transforms into a spectacular wonderland of deep snow and vibrant culture.

27/11/2025

Travel News

UK and European travellers can now get free domestic flights in Japan

Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas.

25/11/2025

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Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine

Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity.

24/11/2025

Focus

Expo 2025 ends with global dialogue on life and sustainability

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan concluded with a final dialogue on sustainability and innovation. Throughout the event, the Theme Weeks offered a platform for different sections of society to exchange ideas on how to create a better tomorrow.

20/11/2025

Global Japan

Japan’s food tech innovations target global food security challenges

In partnership with The Government of Japan

From automated vertical farms to soil-free film farming, Japan is developing technologies that could revolutionise global agriculture, reducing land, water, and labour use while empowering small farmers.

20/11/2025

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Fire in Japan burns 170 homes and forces mass evacuations

Firefighters in Oita, Japan, were battling an out-of-control fire Wednesday morning that has burned through a neighborhood.

19/11/2025

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Japan leads international mine action push to rebuild Ukraine

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is leading a global effort to help Ukraine recover from one of the world’s most dangerous legacies of war, millions of landmines contaminating its soil.

18/11/2025

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Greeks mark anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic uprising

Thousands in Athens commemorated the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising with memorials and marches amid heightened police security.

17/11/2025

Economy

Japan's economy contracts as exports are hit by US tariffs

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP in the three months to September contracted for the first time in six quarters, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

17/11/2025

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Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, sending ash high over Kagoshima

Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupted for the first time since October, sending a tall plume of ash into the air and prompting ashfall alerts in nearby prefectures.

16/11/2025

Business

SoftBank ditches Nvidia in favour of deeper dive into AI

SoftBank has exited Nvidia for about €5.4bn and, after reporting a €14bn quarterly profit, said it will redirect capital into AI investments.

11/11/2025

Travel News

Godzilla invades Tokyo’s Haneda airport for a year-long installation

The nine-metre-tall statue will stand in Haneda Airport’s departures hall for one year.

11/11/2025

Japan

Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.

10/11/2025

Japan

Strong 6.9-magnitude quake hits Japan, tsunami advisory cancelled

The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled.

09/11/2025

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Japan deploys troops to help stop bear attacks

Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were dispatched to Akita to help control a surge in bear attacks that have left over 100 people injured and at least 12 dead nationwide since April.

05/11/2025

Japan

Trump praises Japan’s new PM Sanae Takaichi in first meeting in Tokyo

Trump who met with the newly elected Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, called her role as Japan’s first woman prime minister a “big deal,” emphasising the US commitment to Japan.

28/10/2025