no comment Kyoto geishas pledge to improve their dance and music skills In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, traditional female entertainers known as geishas have resolved to improve their dance and music skills in the new year. 08/01/2020
Japan Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn speak of "betrayal" Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn "betrayal" 04/01/2020
Japan Who is Carlos Ghosn? From "Mr Fix-it" to international fugitive From "Mr Fix-it" to international fugitive. Who is Carlos #Ghosn? 31/12/2019
Lebanon 'I escaped alone': Carlos Ghosn clears family of helping Japan escape It came after Lebanon said it had received an Interpol notice calling for Ghosn's arrest. 31/12/2019
Japan Japan executes Chinese national after 16 year death row stint Wei wei was in prison for the murder of a family in 2003. 26/12/2019
no comment Tokyo Olympic Stadium inaugurated by Usain Bolt Usain Bolt may not be competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but he was the star turn at the inauguration of a new stadium for the event. 22/12/2019
no comment Graffiti in Barcelona shows El Clasico rivals kissing The picture was the latest in a series of football-themed street works by a local artist called TVBOY. 20/12/2019
no comment Ping-pong-playing robots and other gadgets from Tokyo showcase From aiding humans in space, to teaching us how to play better ping pong, it seems the robots of 2019 really just want to help 18/12/2019
Japan Japan journalist wins civil suit against alleged rapist Tokyo District Court has ordered Noriyuki Yamaguchi to pay 3.3m yen (€27,000) in damages to the journalist after he allegedly raped her in in 2015. 18/12/2019
Go Japan Japanese artisans sharpen their traditional skills Craftmanship is an ancient tradition in Japan and artisans in two cities well known for metalwork are blending ancient skills with modern technology. 16/12/2019
no comment The torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will kick off in Fukushima Tens of thousands still haven't recovered in Fukushima, displaced by nuclear radiation and unable to return to deserted places like Futaba. Time stopped in the town of 7,100 when disaster stuck on March 11, 2011. 13/12/2019
no comment New Kanji, new era in Japan The organizer of the event said that "rei" reflects the desire for happiness of the Japanese and a better future in the new era, which began when Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne on May 1. 12/12/2019
Go Japan Forests bathed in shades of red are an enchanting autumn destination for visitors to Japan Urabandai in the Fukushima Prefecture is a place that’s become very popular for nature sightseeing - and it’s at its best during autumn. 09/12/2019
Go Japan Japanese onsen - the ultimate in relaxation 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
no comment 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
Japan 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
Go Japan Tokyo's artistic scene is vibrant, energetic and unconventional 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
no comment 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 Tonaki closes in on Olympic spot with 4th Grand Slam win Tonaki closes in on Olympic spot with 4th Grand Slam win 22/11/2019
Japan Japan’s past is kept alive in Tokyo’s Ginza neighbourhood 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
Go Japan Innovation, tradition, pop culture: Osaka embodies the Japanese spirit 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
