Japan

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Sport

The Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo

The Olympic flag arrived at Haneda International airport in Tokyo on Wednesday.

24/08/2016

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

Japan

Typhoon Mindulle brings mayhem to Tokyo

Let’s hope it is not like this in Tokyo four years from now!

22/08/2016

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

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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

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

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

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

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Lantern festival in Japan

The Kanto Festival, one of the largest summer festivals in northeastern Japan, has started in Akita City, featuring long bamboo poles decorated with lanterns.

05/08/2016

Business Series

Strong yen prompts Toyota profit warning

Toyota has warned its 2016/17 profit will be the smallest in four years because of the stronger yen.

04/08/2016

Japan

IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020 Games

Five new sports will feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games: skateboarding, surfing, climbing, baseball/softball and karate.

04/08/2016

Japan

Japan: from diplomacy to a show-of-force?

Shinzo Abe picks a hawkish conservative ally as defence minister, prompting fears of ruffled feathers among Tokyo's Asian neighbours.

03/08/2016

Focus

Japan: Opportunities in the field of renewable energy

The market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for European

03/08/2016

Japan

Japan is slowly closing the gender gap

Last Sunday Koike Yuriko was elected as the first woman governor of Tokyo.

02/08/2016

Japan

Tokyo poised to elect first female governor - exit polls

Tokyo appears poised to welcome its first ever female governor.

31/07/2016

Japan

Tokyo elects its first female governor

Tokyo has elected Yuriko Koike as its first female governor, according to widely trusted exit polls.

31/07/2016

Business Line

It's a Poke-nomenon

In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO.

27/07/2016