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Strict controls help produce from Fukushima get back on the market

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Agriculture was hit hard by the Fukushima nuclear disaster and exports from the area collapsed. 11 years later, thanks to strict safety measures, they've resumed giving a much-needed boost to local producers and consumers.

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Japan residents deal with earthquake aftermath

The 7.4-magnitude quake off the coast of Fukushima derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and threw products from shelves in shops.

Japan

Four dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan

It was the same region that was hit by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago.

Global Japan

How the Kobe earthquake could change the way we fight wildfires

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan looks at how a new eco-friendly fire-fighting foam, could be a global game-changer.

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Katsuya Dubai chef Pavel Nigai shares his recipe for succulent black

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Katsuya Dubai chef Pavel Nigai defines traditional Japanese sushi and shares his recipe for succulent black miso cod

Food and Drink

How to make Nikkei scallops with Clay chef Jolbi Huacho

Clay Dubai chef Jolbi Huacho explains the history of Nikkei cuisine, while we share how to make scallops Nikkei-style

Spotlight

Digitisation and new tech to help regenerate rural areas in Japan

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Faced with an ageing population, Japan is revitalising its regions, attracting new inhabitants and boosting life in rural areas.

Destinations

Could Japan reopen to tourists in time for cherry blossom season?

The Japanese PM has hinted that European tourists could return soon, but Covid testing and vaxx rules are likely to be tight.

Mobility

This Japanese airline wants to launch a flying taxi service

Japan's biggest airline is working with a flying taxi startup, but the companies have a lot of work to do before the flights can take off.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: How can digital innovations regenerate a region?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Euronews brings together a group of influential and experienced policymakers and industry insiders to discuss the path forward for regional revitalisation in Japan and beyond.

Global Japan

Maternal health: the tech saving mothers in sub-Saharan Africa

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan finds out how a Japanese medical tech company is helping to save lives of mothers in sub-Saharan Africa.

World News

US and Japan reach a deal on steel tariffs

US government officials have reached a deal to lift a 25% tariff that former President Donald Trump imposed on imported Japanese steel.

Japan

"I would go back today if I could" – Olympic karateka on Tokyo 2020

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Spanish Olympic gold medalist in karate, Sandra Sánchez, recalls her experience at the Tokyo 2020 Games on and off the mat.

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Ramen eating competition takes place in Kazan

Here at this Asian food bar in Kazan competition is underway to see who can eat a bowl of ramen noodles the quickest

Global Japan

Putting Jakarta on the right track: how Japanese tech is transforming a megacity

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Global Japan we see how Japanese transport expertise is helping to transform Jakarta, one of the world's most congested cities.

Work

Are food delivery apps playing games with safety?

Riders for platforms like Uber Eats can earn bonuses doing "quests" against the clock. But a fatal accident suggests there might be more at risk than money.

Japan

Team USA wheelchair basketball Paralympian shares her Tokyo highlights

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Team USA wheelchair basketball player Courtney Ryan is keen to return to Tokyo to do some more exploring after attending the Paralympics there in 2021.

Travel News

These are the world's most powerful passports in 2022

If you have a passport for any of these countries, the world is your oyster.

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Buddhist priests bathe in cold river in annual purification ritual

Buddhist priests and their followers have performed a purification rite by bathing in a cold stream in western Japan's Koyasan. They also prayed for the end of the pandemic.

Tech News

Nissan alliance to invest €23bn in electric vehicles over 5 years

Major global carmakers are increasingly prioritising electric and hybrid vehicles as concerns about climate change grow.