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Tokyo's top chefs blend tradition & innovation with local ingredients

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

In this episode of Tokyo My City, chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto take us on a journey through Tokyo's culinary landscape, revealing how local ingredients and traditions shape their innovative dishes.

Food and Drink

Ever wanted to drink mayonnaise? Japan has you covered

Japan’s latest viral drink may be too much for palates to handle...

Destinations

Tourist etiquette: Is walking and eating ‘taboo’ in Japan?

Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when taking photos and not to queue jump.

Focus

How Niigata balances heritage and innovation for a sustainable future

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Focus, we explore Niigata's groundbreaking innovations, from turning rice into sustainable plastics to creating digital villages that preserve rural traditions, offering a fresh perspective on Japan's sustainable and technology-driven progress.

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Culture news

Celebrated Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies aged 92

Tanikawa diverged from haiku and other traditions, and explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things.

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Santa Claus arrives in Tokyo to raise funds for sick children

The parade in Tokyo brings together thousands of Santas to raise funds for sick children in Japan and around the world.

Explore

Explore Japan's indigenous Ainu culture: Upopoy & Marimo Festival

In partnership with JNTO

In this episode of Explore Japan, join us as we discover the vibrant culture and traditions of Japan's Indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido.

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Japan through the eyes of an adventure travel expert: an interview with Shannon Stowell

Partner content presented by JNTO

In an exclusive Euronews interview with the CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, Shannon Stowell defines adventure travel by three key elements: nature, culture, and activity.

Business

European jobs at risk as car maker Nissan reveals major cutbacks

The Japanese car maker, which has seen profits plunge, is to cut 9,000 jobs around the world in an effort to save more than €2bn.

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Kazo City unveils 100-metre carp streamer for annual airing

Kazo City, renowned for its koinobori, recently held its annual airing of a colossal 100-metre-long carp streamer.

Business

Scandal-hit car maker Toyota sees profits take a tumble

The maker of the Camry sedan and Lexus luxury models revealed that a production stoppage that followed a certification scandal and model recalls had dented sales.

Business

Drop in sales in China hits profits for Japanese car maker Honda

Honda sold more motorcycles globally in the first half of its financial year as demand in Asia rose. However, it saw a fall in car sales, particularly in China.

Explore

From salmon to sake: Savouring Niigata’s sustainable gastronomy

In partnership with JNTO

In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we discover the sustainable food and drink culture in Niigata Prefecture – a region known for its salmon, rice, and sake.

Business

Nintendo profits fall as demand for Switch console declines

Nintendo and other game and toy makers rake in their biggest profits during the Christmas shopping season.

Europe News

Japan and EU sign new defence pact amid rising regional tensions

The partnership is the first of its kind between the EU and an Indo-Pacific nation, and comes as concerns rise over China, North Korea and Russia.

Explore

Exploring autumn festivals and traditional crafts in Japan’s Toyama Prefecture

In partnership with JNTO

In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we travel across Toyama Prefecture in search of local experiences, from community-led festivals to traditional metal casting workshops.

Japan

Japanese PM's party loses majority in Parliament

Exit polls suggest Japan's main opposition party, Yoshihiko Noda's centrist Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has made a huge increase to as many as 191 seats from 98.

Food and Drink

SIAL: Inside the food festival setting the next big food trends

You could call it the Glastonbury of the food world. Marking its 60th anniversary in Paris, the SIAL fair has played host to some 7,500 food exhibitors from 200 countries over the past week. It may be closed to the public, but this is where food trends are set.

Europe News

Berlin WWII sexual abuse memorial leads to international row

A Korean NGO says it will sue the German capital's district, which ordered the removal of a statue memorialising sexual abuse victims during World War II after calls from Japan.

Business Series

How Sake, Wagyu and Seaweed won over Michelin-starred chefs

In partnership with JFOODO

Japan's culinary heritage, known as Washoku, is a treasure that has captivated enthusiasts and top European chefs alike. In this episode of Here We Grow, we delve into the story behind Japanese culinary gems such as sake, Hida beef, and wakame.