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Novelist wins top literary prize - then reveals she used ChatGPT

Rie Kudan, the 17th winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award, the Akutagawa Prize, has admitted that she used ChatGPT to help write her novel. A deserving winner?

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Japan earthquake: survivors found under the rubble, many still missing

Survivors were found in their homes on Friday after an earthquake destroyed their homes on New Year's Day, as the death toll grows to at least 94 people and dozens remain missing.

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Rescuers race against time to find Japan earthquake survivors

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said rescuers are "in a race against time" to find the survivors of the series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan this week.

Travel News

Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel?

A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west coast.

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Five people killed after two planes crash at Japan's Haneda Airport

Footage showed an apparent explosion while plane taxied on the ground.

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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 55, government says

Dozens of people have been hospitalised and rescue operations are still underway as authorities warn more quakes could be on the way.

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Japan lowers tsunami warning but advises against returning home

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

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Japan’s historic buildings are reviving rural areas – here’s how

In partnership with JNTO

Could the key to reviving Japan’s rural area lie in ancient building traditions? Euronews explores Miyama and Ōzu to find out how historic homes can help fuel sustainable tourism.

Markets

Toyota calls back 1.12 million vehicles following airbag glitch

Toyota has recalled over a million vehicles across a number of models, due to potential issues with airbag deployment

Focus

How are cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery.

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Off the beaten path in Japan, where locals live in harmony with nature

In partnership with JNTO

Want an authentic, sustainable travel experience in Japan? Our reporter Anca Ulea explores two Japanese towns where the environment has defined the way of life for generations

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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?

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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.

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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.

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.

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.