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Japan

A cultural melting pot: What’s so special about Tokyo’s arts scene?

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Tokyo is home to a vibrant and creative arts scene, boasting a variety of live performances and exhibitions, drawing on Japan’s rich history and culture.

13/12/2023

Focus

After the tsunami: Japan’s fishing communities look to the future

In partnership with The Government of Japan

The earthquake and tsunami of 2011 hit Japan hard. More than a decade on, Euronews travels to the country’s northeastern Tohoku region to find out how fishing communities are bouncing back.

11/12/2023

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WATCH: Buddha statues at Japan's Horyuji Temple get their yearly clean

The annual cleaning ritual began about 30 years ago after the temple received the UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval.

08/12/2023

Focus

Why was Sado Island in Japan known as ‘the Land of Gold’?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In the 1600s, Japan produced nearly a fifth of the world’s gold and nearly half of that came from Sado. In this episode of Focus, Euronews uncovers the charms of this mythical island.

04/12/2023

Sport

Day 2 of the Tokyo Grand slam concludes the 2023 Judo Season on a high

Welcome back to Tokyo, where the world's best judokas are competing in the final event of the year. In a prestigious showcase of judo, where every match counts, who will rise to the occasion?

03/12/2023

Japan

A city of contrasts: Tokyo's mountain tranquillity and big-city buzz

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Think of Tokyo and a buzzing, skyscraper-filled city probably comes to mind. But there’s so much more to this destination, with plenty of havens of tranquillity to discover.

29/11/2023

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A glimpse of Tokyo: promoting the Japanese capital in Paris

Partner content presented by Tokyo Metropolitan Government

The city of Tokyo has a lot to offer for visitors, with its exciting attractions, traditional monuments, natural sites, and of course its delicious food. As tourists can enter Japan again, it is a great time to discover all that its capital has to offer.

29/11/2023

Design

Japan has a new tallest building - but its height may surprise you

While Asia and the Middle East are full of towering skyscrapers, Japan's tallest buildings are of a slightly different stature due to the increased risk of earthquakes in the Japanese archipelago.

24/11/2023

Lifestyle

Meet 100-year-old Tomoko Horino: The world's oldest beauty advisor

Tomoko Horino, a centenarian, holds the title of the world's oldest beauty adviser, defying societal norms in 1960s Japan when married women were expected to stay home.

23/11/2023

Culture news

Watch: Guinness World Records Day celebrates super skills

Thrill seekers around the world attempted - and broke - a range of Guinness World Records ahead of Guinness World Record Day on Thursday.

16/11/2023

Nature

Underwater volcanic eruption births new island off the coast of Japan

Japan witnessed the birth of a new island off Iwo Jima due to an undersea volcano's eruption. Experts explore the island's composition to determine how long it could last.

10/11/2023

Culture news

Director Wim Wenders on cinema and the failed European dream

Euronews Culture sits down with the recipient of this year's Prix Lumière: the great Wim Wenders.

20/10/2023

Travel News

Japan reveals plan to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar

Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September.

20/10/2023

Destinations

Japan's tourism booms as falling yen means bargain holidays

Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable.

18/10/2023

Tech News

AI will surpass human intelligence in a decade - Softbank CEO

Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japan's Softbank, has urged Japanese companies to adopt it or risk falling behind progress.

05/10/2023

Art

Aya Takano's Fukushima-inspired art sends message of hope in Lyon

Shaken by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, versatile Japanese artist Aya Takano heals her trauma with a new series of works in the form of an ode to nature, some 150 pieces exhibited at Lyon's Musée d'Art Contemporain.

28/09/2023

The Exchange

The business of combat sports is booming: here's what you need to know

In partnership with Media City

The business of combat sports is soaring with an estimated three hundred million fans worldwide. On this episode of The Exchange, the Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship speaks about how digital technology is helping to grow his billion-dollar sports empire.

27/09/2023

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WATCH: Japanese professional fighters wrestle in bullet train

A train car turned into a wrestling ring on Monday, as Japanese professional fighters battled along a carriage aisle in what the organisers say was the first wrestling match held inside a bullet train.

19/09/2023

Experiences

Bullet train wrestling: Is this the hottest new train ticket in Japan?

Monday saw the world's first wrestling match take place on a Japanese bullet train.

19/09/2023

Travel News

Japan's Mount Fuji is 'screaming' under weight of tourism

A dramatic increase in visitors is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access.

13/09/2023