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The Olympic spirit: a Tokyo 2020 legacy

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“After 18 months of uncertainty, every single Olympian should be extremely proud of the fact that they made it here,” said British diver Tom Daley after winning gold in the men’s synchronised 10m platform.

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Japan carries out first death row executions since 2019

Public support for capital punishment in Japan remains strong despite criticism from abroad, particularly from human rights organisations.

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Japanese billionaire returns to Earth after 12 days on space station

Maezawa, his assistant and a Russian cosmonaut spent 12 days on the orbiting laboratory where the Japanese tourists documented their daily life aboard the ISS for Maezawa's popular YouTube channel.

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Japanese police investigate arson after blaze kills 24 in Osaka

Authorities are looking for a man suspected of starting a fire in the port city of Osaka which ended up killing 24 people in a hospital.

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Sea of Japan coast receives heavy snow leading to disruption

Japanese weather officials are warning of possible traffic disruptions and power outages as heavy snow continues falling mainly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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BEYOND TOKYO 2020: personal takeaways from covering the Games

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When the Tokyo 2020 Olympics began in July 2021, I was among a limited number of foreign journalists in Japan that covered the Games.

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At least 24 people dead after building fire in Osaka

Japanese police said they were investigating whether the blaze was caused by arson or an accident.

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"Maybe other countries wouldn’t have done it, but Tokyo did it.”

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In My Tokyo we hear from a US-based photographer and a French radio reporter about their experiences and memories of covering the Summer Olympic Games and exploring the city itself.

Food and Drink

Why are eels so expensive and what is the future of the Japanese dish?

Eels are a much-loved delicacy in Japan - but the animals are now so endangered that they command eyewatering prices.

Health news

Japanese researchers create a 'vaccine' against getting old

Researchers at a Tokyo university say their vaccine slowed the ageing process in mice, and could even aid the treatment of ageing-related diseases.

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Pilgrims get a lift with robotic suit in development by Japanese university and airline

A Japanese university and airline company have held a feasibility study of a robotic suit designed to assist with walking. It was conducted in Shikoku, southwestern Japan, which is home to a famous traditional Buddhist pilgrimage.

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Kyoto entertainers perform New Year greeting ritual

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, professional female entertainers known as "geiko," and their apprentices known as "maiko," have started offering early New Year's greetings.

Art

French manga community celebrates release of 100th 'One Piece' comic

Over 250,000 copies of the world's biggest Japanese strip were printed ahead of the centesimal release of 'One Piece'.

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Yusaku Maezawa to become the latest billionaire tourist to go to space

In a tough year for the travel industry thanks to COVID travel restrictions, space has never had so many billionaire tourists.

Mobility

Can a smart ramp solve transport's accessibility problem?

A Japanese rail company is trialling an automatic ramp that helps wheelchair users get on trains independently. But is it a long-term solution to a major problem?

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Japanese coast guard rescues man after boat capsizes

A 69-year-old man drifted in rough waters off Japan for nearly a day clinging to the bottom of his capsized boat until he was rescued by the coast guard.

France

France issues arrest warrant for Japanese woman over 'parental kidnap'

The case has regenerated debate in Japan, where shared custody is not legally recognised and children are often "abducted" by one parent.

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Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron variant spreads

Japan will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from Tuesday over a new COVID-19 variant.

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Japan's former princess leaves for US with commoner husband

A Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart left for New York on Sunday.

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Japan's robotic dog owners celebrate children festival with their Aibos

Owners of the Japanese robot dogs "Aibo" take their robotic companions to the Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo for the children's holiday Shicigosan.