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Japanese onsen - the ultimate in relaxation

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

Onsen are a fundamental part of Japanese culture and it's in the natural hot springs that Japanese people love to leave behind the hectic pace of city life and enjoy the ultimate in relaxation

02/12/2019

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Monkeys in Hokkaido botanical garden rest in hot spring

Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, pumps water into its monkey park every December. Staff maintain the temperature at 40 degrees Celsius.

02/12/2019

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Tokyo's famed Jiro sushi restaurant excluded from Michelin guide

The tiny basement restaurant that hosted U.S. President Barack Obama and featured in the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" is not included in this year's Michelin guide to Tokyo because it no longer accepts reservations from the general public.

27/11/2019

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Tokyo's artistic scene is vibrant, energetic and unconventional

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

Discovering Tokyo's diverse artistic scene is perfect for those searching for new ideas in Japan's huge capital.

25/11/2019

Japan

Pope voices concern over future energy as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster

Pope voices concern over future energy as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster

25/11/2019

Sport

Sone Akira seals Tokyo 2020 spot with Osaka Grand Slam win

Sone Akira seals Tokyo 2020 spot with Osaka Grand Slam win

24/11/2019

Japan

Pope Francis visits Japan with anti-nuclear message

Pope Francis came to Japan with an anti-nuclear message, offering prayers for Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the only world cities to have suffered an atomic bombing.

23/11/2019

Sport

Japan sweeps gold on Day 2 of Osaka Grand Slam

Japan strikes gold on Day 2 of Osaka Grand Slam

23/11/2019

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Japanese imperial couple hold enthronement ceremonies in Ise sanctuary

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have finished two days of ceremonies at the Ise shrine in central Japan.

23/11/2019

Sport

Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

22/11/2019

Japan

Japan’s past is kept alive in Tokyo’s Ginza neighbourhood

In partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Ginza lies in the heart of Tokyo. Here upmarket shopping and futuristic architecture meet traditional Japanese culture and design. The old and new link together - as you can see at the city’s latest and most luxurious shopping mall, Ginza Six.

19/11/2019

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Innovation, tradition, pop culture: Osaka embodies the Japanese spirit

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

In this edition of Go! Japan we're in Osaka to explore the city of animation, video game, manga and cosplay, in an unusual and unique way.

18/11/2019

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Winter storms set to hit northern Japan

Winds could hit 90 km/h.

15/11/2019

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Discover Yatai, a Japanese take on street food developed after the war

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

The southern city of Fukuoka comes alive at night with these mobile stalls across the city, but they must be gone before the sun rises

11/11/2019

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Japan celebrates New Emperor Naruhito with music and dance

A national festival to celebrate the enthronement of New Japanese Emperor Naruhito was held at the Imperial Palace Square in Tokyo on Saturday

09/11/2019

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Go off the beaten track with the Japanese Isles of Rishiri and Rebun

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

With gas clouds wreathed at its peak, it is a volcano island floating atop the ocean, off the coast of Hokkaido. It can come as no surprise that Rishiri island is proving a paradise for adventurers.

04/11/2019

Japan

South Africa beat England 32-12 to win Rugby World Cup

Two second-half tries saw South Africa accelerate away from England to win the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

02/11/2019

Sci-Tech

Japan's technology leads the way in caring for the elderly

In partnership with The Government of Japan

A digital care system has been the centrepiece of the Japanese strategy in looking after its ageing population. Medical data and technology are merged together to create more efficient healthcare.

29/10/2019

Japan

Wales beaten by South Africa in thrilling World Cup clash

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27/10/2019

Japan

England beat New Zealand to reach Rugby World Cup final

The All Blacks will not feature in the final for the first time in 12 years.

26/10/2019

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Prince Charles meets Welsh rugby team in Tokyo

Britain's Prince Charles attended a Wales rugby training session ahead of their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Sunday

23/10/2019

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Modern Tokyo art bows to tradition for inspiration

In partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Euronews reporter Naomi Lloyd discovers that Tokyo is a city of contrasts - where rich traditions sit alongside futuristic innovation.

22/10/2019

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne

Naruhito pledged to stay close to the people, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated him and led three "banzai" cheers

22/10/2019

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Watch: Japanese emperor ascends to throne in centuries-old ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state.

22/10/2019

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Okinawans tells us the secret to long lives

In partnership with Okinawa Prefectural Government

The Okinawa archipelago in Japan is breaking records in terms of long life. Made up of 160 islands bordered by the Pacific Ocean with a subtropical climate, we meet friendly Okinawans who show us why it’s a great place to live (for a very long time).

21/10/2019

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South Africa and Wales make it through to the World Cup semi-finals

Wales waited until the sixth last minute to beat France with a try from Ross Moriarty and clinch victory by one point, winning 20-19.

20/10/2019