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Six cancer patients sue Fukushima nuclear plant operator over disaster

Six young people sue the operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant over claims they developed thyroid cancer due to exposure to radiation after the facility's meltdown.

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Tokyo Olympics: A sports photographer's take on the 2020 Games

From levitating athletes and dazzling wooden stadiums, Getty Images sports photographer Patrick Smith shares his highlights from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities

Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan as the country widens COVID-19 restrictions.

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Hokkaido town tests ice carousel in frozen lake

The authorities in Hokkaido, Japan, have carried out a demonstration test of an ice ride, hoping it will be a new attraction for winter tourism.

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Tokyo Olympics: Sports reporter gives his highlights from the Games

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

From a towering sky observation tower to famous martial arts stadiums, sports reporter Olivier Pron gives us a rundown of his favourite elements from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Work

Japanese firefighter moonlighting as YouTube gamer has pay slashed

The man said he didn't realise his hobby would break Japan's rules on public employees holding second jobs.

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Severe snowstorms are hitting northern and western Japan

A winter storm is bringing heavy snow to some parts of northern to western Japan on the Sea of Japan side on Thursday. Snowfall may accumulate rapidly overnight, creating potentially hazardous conditions for motorists.

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Remote work takes off in Japan - with flights to the office paid for

Yahoo Japan will soon allow its staff to live and work anywhere in the Pacific island nation, and they'll even be able to claim the cost of tickets if they have to fly to the office.

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Snowstorms hit Japan`s northern Hokkaido and northeastern region of Tohoku

Rapidly developing low-pressure systems are bringing snowstorms to Japan's northern prefecture of Hokkaido and northeastern region of Tohoku.

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Worshippers pray for good health in ice water purification ceremony

Tokyo worshippers participate in the annual ice water purification ritual at the Teppozu Inari Shrine, an event to pray for good health in the new year. The participants warm up by stretching their bodies and jump into a pool of cold water with huge ice blocks in it.

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First snowfall of season turns much of Tokyo white

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy snow warning in the Tokyo region on Thursday as the city saw its first snow of the winter season.

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Tokyo firemen perform traditional firefighting acrobatics at New Year drills

Members of the Edo Firemen Preservation Association perform Japanese traditional firefighting techniques during the New Year's fire brigades exercise.

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First tuna auction of year at Toyosu fish market

The new year's first tuna auction was held at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, early on Wednesday morning. The top bid at the event was a bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori prefecture, weighing in at 211 kilograms.

Mobility

This new bus-train vehicle is as happy on the road as it is on rail

The versatile innovation, known as a "Dual Mode Vehicle" is the first of its kind in commercial operation in the world.

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Tokyo, home to more than sport at the Paralympic and Olympic games

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Paralympic and Olympic medallists, Courtney Ryan and Sandra Sánchez discuss their amazing journeys that go beyond sports in Tokyo 2020/2021.

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Dual train-bus vehicle starts commercial operation

A railway company in western Japan has started commercial operation of what are known as Dual-Mode Vehicles, which run on both tracks and roads.

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Heavy snow hits Sea of Japan coast

Weather officials are warning of heavy snow in areas along the Sea of Japan, and are urging people there to refrain from non-essential outings.

Destinations

Where is the best place to ski in the world?

Why not consider New Zealand - or even Argentina - for your next skiing holiday.

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Monkeys gathering around a bonfire in Aichi zoo winter solstice custom

Monkeys gathering around a bonfire in Aichi zoo winter solstice custom

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McDonald's Japan ration fries as COVID and floods chip away at stocks

The chips are down for some fast food fans in Japan.