Now playing Next Mobility The e-scooter so small it can fit in your carry-on bag when you travel When folded, the Arma e-scooter is as tall as a stack of 10 A4 sheets of paper and can travel up to 15 km on a single charge. 23/12/2023
Now playing Next explore Japan’s historic buildings are reviving rural areas – here’s how IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JNTO Could the key to reviving Japan’s rural area lie in ancient building traditions? Euronews explores Miyama and Ōzu to find out how historic homes can help fuel sustainable tourism. 22/12/2023
Now playing Next Markets Toyota calls back 1.12 million vehicles following airbag glitch Toyota has recalled over a million vehicles across a number of models, due to potential issues with airbag deployment 21/12/2023
Now playing Next Focus How are cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery. 18/12/2023
Now playing Next explore Off the beaten path in Japan, where locals live in harmony with nature IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JNTO Want an authentic, sustainable travel experience in Japan? Our reporter Anca Ulea explores two Japanese towns where the environment has defined the way of life for generations 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Japan A cultural melting pot: What’s so special about Tokyo’s arts scene? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT Tokyo is home to a vibrant and creative arts scene, boasting a variety of live performances and exhibitions, drawing on Japan’s rich history and culture. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Space This start-up is trying to fuel a rocket engine with cow manure Interstellar Technologies’ cow-dung fuelled rocket engine successfully launched for 10 seconds. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Focus After the tsunami: Japan’s fishing communities look to the future IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN The earthquake and tsunami of 2011 hit Japan hard. More than a decade on, Euronews travels to the country’s northeastern Tohoku region to find out how fishing communities are bouncing back. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Buddha statues at Japan's Horyuji Temple get their yearly clean The annual cleaning ritual began about 30 years ago after the temple received the UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Focus Why was Sado Island in Japan known as ‘the Land of Gold’? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN In the 1600s, Japan produced nearly a fifth of the world’s gold and nearly half of that came from Sado. In this episode of Focus, Euronews uncovers the charms of this mythical island. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Sport Day 2 of the Tokyo Grand slam concludes the 2023 Judo Season on a high Welcome back to Tokyo, where the world's best judokas are competing in the final event of the year. In a prestigious showcase of judo, where every match counts, who will rise to the occasion? 03/12/2023
Now playing Next Sport Tokyo Judo Grand Slam kicks off in style to close the 2023 season Tokyo opened its annual Judo Grand Slam on the 2nd of December. The annual tournament in the ancestral home of the sport is one of the most prestigious events on the Judo calendar and the highly anticipated closer of the World Judo Tour 2023 season. 02/12/2023
Now playing Next Business "Freedom scallops": The seafood war you probably didn’t know about As Japan is locked in a scallops standoff with China and Russia, with wider political ramifications, Tokyo reassures consumers worldwide about its seafood safety and looks for new markets. Euronews Business breaks down what it is all about. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Japan A city of contrasts: Tokyo's mountain tranquillity and big-city buzz IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT Think of Tokyo and a buzzing, skyscraper-filled city probably comes to mind. But there’s so much more to this destination, with plenty of havens of tranquillity to discover. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Design Japan has a new tallest building - but its height may surprise you While Asia and the Middle East are full of towering skyscrapers, Japan's tallest buildings are of a slightly different stature due to the increased risk of earthquakes in the Japanese archipelago. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Lifestyle Meet 100-year-old Tomoko Horino: The world's oldest beauty advisor Tomoko Horino, a centenarian, holds the title of the world's oldest beauty adviser, defying societal norms in 1960s Japan when married women were expected to stay home. 23/11/2023
Now playing Next Nature Underwater volcanic eruption births new island off the coast of Japan Japan witnessed the birth of a new island off Iwo Jima due to an undersea volcano's eruption. Experts explore the island's composition to determine how long it could last. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Business Nintendo profits jump after boost from Super Mario movie Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie and the popularity of its software for various new video games. 07/11/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Japan reveals plan to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September. 20/10/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Japan's tourism booms as falling yen means bargain holidays Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable. 18/10/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Halloween visitors urged to avoid famous Tokyo destination Authorities are concerned that big crowds could lead to disaster. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Tech News AI will surpass human intelligence in a decade - Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japan's Softbank, has urged Japanese companies to adopt it or risk falling behind progress. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Climate Scientists in Japan find plastic in clouds for the first time The presence of tiny plastics in clouds risks the contamination of ‘everything we eat and drink’, researchers say. 29/09/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Temperatures across Japan reach unusual autumn high The Autumnal Equinox has already passed, and there are only a few days left before the end of September. 28/09/2023
Now playing Next Markets Toshiba to come off the stock exchange after consortium takeover Toshiba will delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange within about a month, ending its more than seven-decade history as a listed company. 21/09/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Japanese professional fighters wrestle in bullet train A train car turned into a wrestling ring on Monday, as Japanese professional fighters battled along a carriage aisle in what the organisers say was the first wrestling match held inside a bullet train. 19/09/2023