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Japan

Tokyo Olympics to boost security with facial recognition technology

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are set to make history by being the first to use facial recognition technology, in a move organisers say will boost security and cut down waiting time for athletes.

07/08/2018

Global Japan

SME energy driving Japan's economic powerhouse

Small and medium businesses are the beating heart of Japanese manufacturing, providing the energy and creativity that make the country an economic superpower

26/07/2018

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Japan plans mobile mosques for Olympics

A project to develop "Mobile Mosques" is underway in Japan, as the country prepares to welcome visitors to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

24/07/2018

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Japanese find ways to beat the heatwave as temperatures hit record highs

Over 200 people in Yokohama's Chinatown splashed water on streets and pavements in the hopes of providing some relief from the heat as temperatures nationwide rose to record highs on Monday (July 23) and the death toll mounted to over 65 dead in the last week.

23/07/2018

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Tokyo unveils Miraitowa and Someity as 2020 mascots

The mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were named during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sunday (July 22) where they also greeted the Japanese public for the first time.

22/07/2018

Japan

Japan: Heatwave grips nation

Japan's citizens have been urged to take precautions against soaring temperatures as around 30 people have died from the heatwave as over the past two weeks temperatures in central Japan peaked at 40 degrees celsius

22/07/2018

Japan

Leaders say EU-Japan pact protects workers

Leaders say workers shouldn't fear EU-Japan pact

17/07/2018

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Colourful floats wow crowds at Kyoto's Gion festival

Spectators braved sweltering heat to watch a series of colourful floats at the annual Gion festival on Tuesday.

17/07/2018

Focus

EU-Japan EPA: what will it mean for companies and consumers?

An historic economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan is being signed in Tokyo this week, heralding a new era in trade relations. But what will it mean for companies and consumers?

16/07/2018

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Floods, World Cup reaction and sciatica: No Comments of the week

Natural disasters, World Cup reaction, a balloon, and unusual behaviour displayed at a NATO gala in Brussels have made it into this week's No Comment montage.

13/07/2018

Japan

Dozens still missing in Japan after deadliest floods in decades

The number of dead from flooding and landslides has climbed to 175.

11/07/2018

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Death toll from Japan floods rise, dozens still missing

Officials in Japan say the death toll from floods and landslides caused by record rainfall in the western part of the country has reached 149, while 59 remain missing.

10/07/2018

Global Japan

Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Why the agreement between Japan and the EU is a big deal

In this episode of Global Japan, you will discover a historic economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union. Much more than just a free trade agreement, it goes well beyond the purely economic sphere.

09/07/2018

Business

Nissan admits faking exhaust emissions data in Japan

The company said the falsifications took place at five of its plants in Japan and involved nearly two and half thousand vehicles.

09/07/2018

Japan

Over 100 killed in Japan's floods, dozens missing

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe cancelled an overseas trip to deal with Japan's worst flood disaster for 35 years.

09/07/2018

Japan

More than 80 people killed after massive floods hit Japan

Torrential rains has pounded some parts of western Japan with three times the amount normally seen in July.

08/07/2018

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Rescue operations continue in western Japan after severe flooding

Many are missing and others still stranded in their homes

07/07/2018

Japan

At least 88 killed in floods across Japan

At least 88 killed in torrential rain and landslides across Japan with dozens still missing after more than 2,000 are temporarily stranded in the city of Kurashiki.

07/07/2018

Japan

Cult members hanged in Japan for gas attack on Tokyo underground

Seven members of a Japanese doomsday cult were hanged for a deadly attack on the Tokyo underground in 1995 that killed 13 people

06/07/2018

Japan

Severe floods force thousands to evacuate in Japan

More than 100,000 residents in Kyoto are being forced to evacuate.

05/07/2018

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Climbing season kicks off at Mount Fuji for Yamanashi trails

People gathered at the summit of Mount Fuji before dawn on Sunday to view the sunrise on the first day of the climbing season.

01/07/2018

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New Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan is launched

Vivid pink ribbons are painted on the white train cars as well as Hello Kitty wearing a conductor’s uniform, and inside there are Hello Kitty decorations and space for passengers to take commemorative photos of their trip

30/06/2018

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Japanese rocket crashed to the ground after 4 secs

Firefighters say the area within a 600 metre radius of the launch site had been cordoned off fortunately, so there were no injuries.

30/06/2018

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This Japanese space probe just arrived at an asteroid

A Japanese spacecraft has just arrived at an asteroid and is preparing to collect a sample of its rocky interior.

27/06/2018

Japan

Picture of the Day: Japanese students at Fukushima memorial

Japanese students visit Fukushima memorial

21/06/2018

Living

Steady hands required: Japanese artist creates the tiniest sculptures

Kakuho Fujii's passion is to create tiny figures.

19/06/2018