Japan

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"Operation Cleanup" for the Japanese army

More than 500 troops from Japan’s Ground Self Defence Forces (JSDF) have participated in an annual clean-up exercise at the historic Himeji Castle.

21/12/2016

Japan

Japan and Russia sign trade deals but remain marooned over islands

There have been a number of economic deals at a summit in Tokyo but no breakthrough on a territorial row that has over-shadowed ties between Moscow and Tokyo since the Second World War.

16/12/2016

Business Series

Nintendo hopes for Pokeman success repeat with Super Mario on mobile

Nintendo is making a big push into gaming on mobile devices, trying to build on Pokemon GO's success by launching Super Mario Run on iPhones.

15/12/2016

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Japan for bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

15/12/2016

Japan

Abe hosts Putin to try to solve Japan-Russia islands row

Vladimir Putin has arrived in Japan for a summit aimed at seeking progress on a territorial row that’s soured relations between the two countries.

15/12/2016

Sport

Kashima Antlers make history by reaching Club World Cup final

Kashima Antlers became the first Asian team to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup after the Japanese side beat Colombia’s Atletico Nacional 3-0 in the semis in…

14/12/2016

Japan

Japanese transport app offers 'drunk mode' to partygoers

13/12/2016

Sport

Kashima Antlers reach Club World Cup quarters

Kashima Antlers qualified for the quarter finals of the FIFA Club World Cup following a come-from-behind play off victory over Auckland City.

08/12/2016

Markets

Softbank shares soar on US $50-bn investment pledge

Shares have soared in Softbank, one of Asia’s biggest technology firms, after it pledged to invest $50 billion (€46bn) into the United States.

07/12/2016

Sport

Judo: Tokyo Grand Slam wraps up 2016 season in style

Serbian judoka Aleksandar Kukolj celebrated his second consecutive Grand Slam victory after winning the men’s -90 kilo title on the third and final day in Tokyo – the last event of the 2016…

04/12/2016

Sport

Tokyo Grand Slam: Japan dominates despite Kathrin Unterwurzacher's win

The opening day of the Tokyo Grand Slam was dominated by the home country but Japan got a rude awakening in the under-63 kg category.

03/12/2016

Sport

Japan dominates on first day of the Tokyo Grand Slam

Pedro Lasuén, euronews: “The World Judo Tour is drawing to a close and it’s time for competitors to wrap up the season in style.

02/12/2016

Japan

Japanese skating rink causes uproar by freezing 5,000 dead fish in ice

28/11/2016

Japan

First November snow in Tokyo for 54 years

The Japanese capital does see snow at least once a year, it usually falls in January or February and rarely accumulates for long.

24/11/2016

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Japanese tsunami makes waves

A powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis toward Japan’s northeastern shore onTuesday, causing rivers in some areas to flow upstream.

22/11/2016

Japan

Quake rocks northern Japan and triggers tsunami warings

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Fukushima prefecture triggers tsunami warnings and orders to evacuate along the coast

22/11/2016

Japan

Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake rocks Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

21/11/2016

Cinema

Scarlett Johansson stars in adaptation of cult Japanese anime

Scarlett Johansson has unveiled the much anticipated trailer of her new movie ‘Ghost in the Shell’ in Tokyo.

17/11/2016

Japan

Bathing in Beaujolais!

Why just drink it, when you can also bathe in it?

17/11/2016

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Rubber Trump sells out

A factory in Japan is struggling to cope with orders for rubber masks of US President-elect Donald Trump.

16/11/2016

Japan

Wholly impressive: huge city crater filled in just a week

A huge sinkhole that swallowed a five-lane junction in Japan has been repaired in just one week.

15/11/2016

Economy

Trump victory overshadows Japan's growth

Japan's economic growth was stronger than expected in Q3 but the election of Donald Trump is casting uncertainty over its export prospects.

14/11/2016

Business Series

Toyota picks up the tab for rusty pickups

Rustproofing issues with Tacoma, Tundra and Sequoia vehicles are to cost Toyota $3.4 billion in settling a US federal class action law suit.

14/11/2016

Economy

World Travel Market: Japan's tourism industry targets Europe

Japan has launched its largest ever promotional campaign aimed at encouraging visitors from Europe.

10/11/2016

Japan

Watch: Large sinkhole opens up in Japan swallowing four-lane crossroad

08/11/2016

Japan

Japan launches new weather satellite with manga cartoons

Japan has launched a new weather satellite into orbit.

02/11/2016