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Heavy snow in Japan leaves 17 dead, dozens injured

Heavier than normal snow in japan has left 17 people head, injured more than 90 and caused tens of thousands of home to go without power for several hours.

26/12/2022

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Heavy snowfall on the US pacific coast and in Japan

Snow was falling Tuesday morning in the Seattle area. A strong winter storm also moved across the Hawaiian Islands with snow on the Big Island's tallest peaks. Heavy snow covered western Japan and stranded hundreds of vehicles on highways on Wednesday night while causing power outages.

21/12/2022

Japan

Japan has receive record levels of snow

Some regions of Japan have received more than three times the seasonal average of snow. In some areas it was more than 2 metres high on Tuesday

20/12/2022

Spotlight

Fukushima: Japan takes precautions ahead of plans to discharge water

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

In May 2022, Rafael Grossi, the director of the IAEA, visited Fukushima, and praised the "remarkable progress on decommissioning at Fukushima Daiichi since his last visit two years ago."

19/12/2022

Earth News

Solar panels made mandatory on almost all new homes in Tokyo

Tokyo lags in its uptake of renewable energy. Just four per cent of buildings with the capacity for solar panels currently have them - but a new rule is about to change this.

16/12/2022

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Kids join museum workers to sweep dust off dinosaur skeletons in Japan

Twenty-two kids from a local nursery school in Gifu, Japan join museum workers sweep dust off the models using brushes and dusters on Monday, when the museum is closed.

13/12/2022

Spotlight

Japan prepares to discharge Fukushima water into the sea

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Fukushima fishermen admit they are worried about the reputation of their products but insist they 'appreciate the efforts' of the Japanese government.

12/12/2022

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The magic of Naoshima: Japan's cultural and culinary pearl

In partnership with JNTO

Opting for a bicycle as your mode of transport allows you discover the small island’s many sculptures, museums, workshops and art galleries

09/12/2022

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

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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

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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

Moments

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

Moments

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

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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

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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

Earth News

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