Japan

Culture news

Who's heading to the Moon with a Japanese fashion billionaire?

The fashion tycoon announced the star-studded eight member space crew over Twitter.

09/12/2022

Focus

Fukushima gets ready to discharge treated water into the sea

In partnership with Japan Reconstruction Agency

Eleven years after the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, the region's inhabitants are preparing for a new step.

06/12/2022

Sport

Korea and Italy succeed among Japanese success at Tokyo Grand Slam

Day two at the 2022 Tokyo Grand Slam and Japanese judokas continued to dominate however Korea and Italy won golds too

04/12/2022

Sport

Judo returns to Japan finding great success at home

On day one of the Tokyo 2022 Grand Slam, Japan won six gold medals

03/12/2022

People

Traditional gold leaf craft and gastronomy: the magic of Japan

In partnership with JNTO

Explore with us Kanazawa, like many Japanese cities, is the perfect combination of modernity and tradition, and then follow us to the beautiful Toyama Bay and sample the delicious fresh sushi.

02/12/2022

Partner content

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN | Eco-friendly accommodation among the attractions for next-generation travellers

Partner content presented by JNTO

For modern travellers who want to enjoy the natural world, experience local customs, and leave a light footprint where they tread, Japan is a dream destination.

21/11/2022

Global Japan

Is ammonia the future for clean shipping?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

It’s versatile and abundant and you can store and transport it. Ammonia is seen by many as a future source of clean energy.

07/11/2022

Experiences

Studio Ghibli fans rejoice as long-awaited theme park opens in Japan

Visitors can get up close and personal with detailed, life-size reconstructions of some of the studio’s most famous film scenes.

02/11/2022

Culture news

Emerging Japanese designers ready to take over from Kenzo and Miyake

After the loss of fashion greats like Issey Miyake and Hanae Mori earlier this year, there is a line of new Japanese designers ready to step into their shoes.

18/10/2022

Experiences

The remote island you have to visit now Japan has reopened

Japan has reopened to international tourists. The remote island of Iriomote is a must stop on your next trip.

12/10/2022

Culture news

Take a sneak peek inside Japan's upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park

Japan's highly anticipated new theme park from Studio Ghibli, creator of beloved titles like "My Neighbour Totoro" and Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", is set to open on 1 November.

12/10/2022

Travel News

Japan has reopened, but tourists find it's not ready to welcome them

Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest COVID border controls.

10/10/2022

Japan

Japan slams fourth North Korean missile launch in a week

The Japanese vice defence minister says North Korea's fourth missile test in a week is unprecedented and threatens regional and international security.

01/10/2022

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Protesters oppose Abe's state funeral honour

Hundreds of people marched peacefully through central Tokyo, demonstrating their opposition to the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

27/09/2022

Japan

Japan holds divisive state funeral for assassinated ex-PM Shinzo Abe

A lavish and rare state funeral was held on Tuesday for assassinated ex-PM Shinzo Abe. It's divided public opinion in Japan.

27/09/2022

Living

Meet the Japanese woman who hasn’t paid for electricity in 10 years

Chikako Fujii has lived off-grid in Tokyo for the past 10 years.

22/09/2022

Japan

Man set himself on fire amid Shinzo Abe's state funeral plans outcry

The planned state funeral for the assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe has become increasingly unpopular among Japanese as more details emerge about his links to the Unification Church.

21/09/2022

Japan

Japan battered by typhoon as millions take shelter

A powerful tropical storm hit the southwest coast of Japan on Sunday, with authorities urging millions of people to seek shelter.

18/09/2022

Tech News

The robotic creepy crawlies you'll want to come looking for you

The robot insects are fitted with a special tiny backpack powered by a solar cell and can be deployed in areas too dangerous for humans.

06/09/2022

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Evacuation call as heavy floods drench Japan city

Residents of the Japanese city of Hamamatsu have been urged to evacuate on Friday after heavy rains caused the Magome river to burst its banks.

02/09/2022

Health news

For sake’s sake: Why Japan is urging people to drink more alcohol

The Japanese government has launched a national brainstorming campaign to boost the popularity of alcoholic drinks among young adults after a drop in tax revenues.

22/08/2022

Culture news

Fake food creations go on display in Japan... and they look delicious

A new exhibition in Tokyo is displaying super-realistic and wacky food models made from plastic. But why is this practice so popular in Japan?

22/08/2022

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Japanese plastic food artists get creative

Japanese fake food artists are showing off their new creations at a public exhibition in Tokyo.

20/08/2022

Japan

Japan rocked by Tokyo 2020 Olympics corruption probe

The alleged bribery, totaling around €370,000, is believed to be linked to sponsorship of the games, and products related to the Olympics

17/08/2022

Health news

Why are humans the only primates able to talk?

A new study suggests that humans are able to speak while monkeys and apes can’t because our vocal anatomy is actually simpler than other primates.

12/08/2022

Culture news

World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands, has died. He was 84.

09/08/2022