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Japan, UK and Italy announce jet fighter partnership

The ground-breaking partnership represents Japan’s first major industrial defence collaboration beyond its traditional ally, the United States, since World War Two

Culture news

Who's heading to the Moon with a Japanese fashion billionaire?

The fashion tycoon announced the star-studded eight member space crew over Twitter.

Focus

Fukushima gets ready to discharge treated water into the sea

In partnership with Japan Reconstruction Agency

Eleven years after the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, the region's inhabitants are preparing for a new step.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: How to respond and reconstruct when disaster strikes

A panel of experts discussed rebuilding after disaster, with the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident as a case study.

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Culture news

Japan's rubbish collecting football fans become World Cup stars

Japanese trash-picking football fans are becoming a phenomenon in Qatar and a role model football fans at the World Cup.

Sport

World Cup 2022: Croatia beats Japan, Brazil thrashes South Korea

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Monday -- at a glance.

Sport

Judo returns to Japan finding great success at home

On day one of the Tokyo 2022 Grand Slam, Japan won six gold medals

People

Traditional gold leaf craft and gastronomy: the magic of Japan

In partnership with JNTO

Explore with us Kanazawa, like many Japanese cities, is the perfect combination of modernity and tradition, and then follow us to the beautiful Toyama Bay and sample the delicious fresh sushi.

No Comment

Same-sex partners better protected in US and Japan

Tokyo court ruled 'unconstitutional' Japan's failure to protect same-sex partners just after the US Senate passed legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages.

Sport

World Cup catch-up: Germany and Belgium eliminated, Japan stun Spain

Here's our at-a-glance look at Thursday's matches as teams battled for a place in the last 16 in Qatar.

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SUSTAINABLE JAPAN | Eco-friendly accommodation among the attractions for next-generation travellers

Partner content presented by JNTO

For modern travellers who want to enjoy the natural world, experience local customs, and leave a light footprint where they tread, Japan is a dream destination.

North Korea

North Korea missile 'had range to hit US mainland', Japan says

A suspected intercontinental ballistic missile launched on Friday landed near Japanese territorial waters, North Korea's second such major weapons test this month.

Green News

Grants vs loans at COP27: Japan defends its outlier status on finance

Japan gave €7.6 bn more than its fair share of historical emissions.

Global Japan

East Africa’s geothermal green energy revolution

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In Kenya's Olkaria, on the edge of the Hell’s Gate National Park, are five power plants that produce around 800MW - that’s enough to power more than four million homes a year.

Global Japan

Is ammonia the future for clean shipping?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

It’s versatile and abundant and you can store and transport it. Ammonia is seen by many as a future source of clean energy.

Green News

Countries band together to keep deforestation pledges made at COP26

The group - including Japan, Pakistan and the UK - has said they will hold each other accountable for a pledge to end deforestation by 2030.

Experiences

Studio Ghibli fans rejoice as long-awaited theme park opens in Japan

Visitors can get up close and personal with detailed, life-size reconstructions of some of the studio’s most famous film scenes.

Culture news

Emerging Japanese designers ready to take over from Kenzo and Miyake

After the loss of fashion greats like Issey Miyake and Hanae Mori earlier this year, there is a line of new Japanese designers ready to step into their shoes.

Destinations

Winter sun: Where will your money go the furthest this year?

With the pound at a record low against the dollar, holidays to the US are off the cards. Here’s where you should go instead.

Travel News

Taiwan lifts COVID-19 border rules after more than two years

Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have announced plans to ease strict COVID entry requirements. But what about nearby China?