Now playing Next Business Series Toyota: millions more airbag recalls Toyota is having to recall 5.8 million cars around the world over potentially faulty air bag inflators made by Japanese company Takata. 26/10/2016
Now playing Next Japan Strong but shallow earthquake rocks western Japan There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the 6.6 magnitude tremor. 21/10/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Nintendo unveils next-generation games console Nintendo has shown off its next-generation video gaming console - the Switch - to be launched worldwide in March 2017. 20/10/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Nissan rescues Mitsubishi after mileage fixing scandal Nissan takes a controlling stake in Mitsubishi to rebuild trust after a scandal over falsifying the fuel economy figures of some of its vehicles. 20/10/2016
Now playing Next Japan Direct flights resume between Madrid and Tokyo after 18-year hiatus The first direct flight between Spain and Japan in 18 years has successfully landed in Tokyo’s Narita airport. 19/10/2016
Now playing Next Sport Marquez wins third MotoGP world title as Ogier celebrates fourth straight rally crown Marc Marquez was all smiles on Sunday after winning the Japanese Grand Prix and in doing so became the youngest ever rider to win three world titles. 16/10/2016
Now playing Next Sport Rossi rides to record-equaling 64th pole position in Japan Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi will start Sunday’s Japanese MotoGP from pole position after clocking the fastest lap in qualifying. 15/10/2016
Now playing Next Business Series Saudi Arabia and SoftBank plan to become world's largest tech investors Saudi Arabia and Japan's SoftBank are to team up to launch a huge technology investment fund to back cutting edge innovations. 14/10/2016
Now playing Next Sport Pedrosa suffers broken collarbone in dramatic Japanese GP practice session Dani Pedrosa could miss the next three races of the World Championship after the Spaniard broke his collarbone in practice for the Japanese MotoGP on Friday. 14/10/2016
Now playing Next Sport Mercedes seal third straight constructors' title as Rosberg closes in on drivers' crown with Japanese GP victory Nico Rosberg took a huge leap towards his first world title by claiming his 9th win of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix. 09/10/2016
Now playing Next no comment Japan: Sumo exhibition An exhibition event has been held in Tokyo to promote understanding of sumo wrestling ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. 06/10/2016
Now playing Next Sci-tech Self-driving, self-parking cars As part of its shift from home electronics to cars, Japanese giant Panasonic has been testing its new experimental self-driving vehicle. 22/09/2016
Now playing Next Economy Bank of Japan changes stimulus policy, denies it's running out of options The Bank of Japan is changing tack as it tries to get the economy growing again with an increased emphasis on the amount of interest paid to investors who buy government bonds. 21/09/2016
Now playing Next Sport Tokyo begin 2020 Olympic preparations A day after the Rio Paralympics came to a close the Olympic focus has shifted over to Tokyo where preparations for the 2020 edition have already begun. 20/09/2016
Now playing Next no comment Tokyo: Barcelona youth team comforts losing Japanese footballers A youth football team from Barcelona comforted their Japanese opponents after winning the U-12 Junior Soccer World Challenge 2016 in Tokyo on Wednesday (August 31), drawing attention from many on the… 31/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Storms sweep Pacific bringing strong winds and rain Hawaii is bracing itself for the arrival of Hurricane Madeline which is sweeping across the Pacific towards the island chain. 31/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Coral bleaching in Japan the worst in 20 years, say scientists Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan. 26/08/2016
Now playing Next Economy Rolls Royce engine problems on Boeing 787s cause disruption for ANA Japan's ANA is grounding over 300 flights to fix corrosion problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to Boeing 787 Dreamliners. 25/08/2016
Now playing Next Sport The Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo The Olympic flag arrived at Haneda International airport in Tokyo on Wednesday. 24/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Japan: Typhoon Mindulle leaves destruction in its wake Typhoon Mindulle has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but not before leaving a trail of destruction across Japan’s Hokkaido island. 23/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Typhoon Mindulle brings mayhem to Tokyo Let’s hope it is not like this in Tokyo four years from now! 22/08/2016
Now playing Next Travel News Tokyo attempts to revive its historical connection with water Hundreds of years ago Tokyo was often referred to as the water city, until the focus shifted to the modern urban expanse that we know today 18/08/2016
Now playing Next no comment Ceremony marks anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bomb The Japanese city of Nagasaki marked the 71st anniversary of its atomic bombing on Tuesday, as the local mayor called on the world to abolish nuclear weapons. 09/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Japanese emperor's apparent desire to step down poses succession questions Emperor Akihito cannot step down under Japanese law but has expressed concern about his ability to carry out his duties fully - what happens now? 08/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Japanese Emperor Akihito hints at wish to step down because of old age In only his second ever public address to the nation, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has signalled his desire to step down. 08/08/2016
Now playing Next Japan Never mind Rio...Take a look at Tokyo, the 2020 Olympic host city! The Rio 2016 Olympics have only just begun but the drumbeat is already rolling for Tokyo 2020. 07/08/2016