Now playing Next Japan Fans storm Japanese bookshops as new Murakami goes on sale Japanese author Haruki Murakami has his fans abuzz with the publication of his first proper novel in four years. 24/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan "There is a lot of pressure" - how "Premium Friday" could help the Japanese Euronews Editorial Project Manager Javier Villagarcía has lived and worked in Japan. Here he gives us his impression of how the country's working culture will be affected. 24/02/2017
Now playing Next Series Postcards from Japan: the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails On the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region, many walk the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes 24/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan Japan tackles its workaholic culture The government has launched the "Premium Friday" campaign encouraging firms to let workers out a few hours early on the last Friday of each month. 24/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan Ghosn hands over the reins at Nissan Carlos Ghosn steps down as CEO of Nissan, handing the job to co-CEO Hiroto Saikawa 23/02/2017
Now playing Next no comment Japan's Ninja Council eyes tourism potential Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ‘ninja’ to woo tourism. 22/02/2017
Now playing Next no comment Japan: Naked Man Festival Around 10,000 men, wearing nothing but sumo-style loincloths, gathered at a Japanese temple on Saturday to scramble for sacred sticks called shingi. 19/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan Mobiles to medals: Old phones to be recycled for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games With environmentalists warning that the world is on the brink of climate disaster, recycling is a hot topic at the moment. 16/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan Toshiba on the rocks after Japanese giant reveals huge losses Japanese household name Toshiba is in crisis after huge losses and the possible sell-off of its nuclear division, threatening a new nuclear plant project in the UK. 14/02/2017
Now playing Next Economy Japan's economic growth overshadowed by Trump protectionism fears Japan's economy continues to grow thanks to exports, but spending by consumers is weak and there are fears about US protectionist policies. 13/02/2017
Now playing Next Sport Ski jumping: Prevc and Kot share first place in Sapporo Defending overall world cup champion Peter Prevc and Maciej Kot tied for first place at a ski jumping World Cup competition in Sapporo, Japan on Saturday. 11/02/2017
Now playing Next USA On the leaderboard as Trump and Abe head for Florida for golf diplomacy Trump and Abe to play golf in Florida 10/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan Japan to accept only 300 refugees over 5 years Japan has decided to admit 300 Syrian refugees and their families over the next 5 years. 09/02/2017
Now playing Next no comment Japan's annual snow festival The annual Sapporo snow festival kicked off on Monday (February 6) featuring ice sculptures of iconic locations, movie characters, celebrities, and even the U. 07/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan Chocolate sushi for your Valentine! Nestle presents sushi-shaped KitKat chocolate in a light-hearted bid to attract more Valentine's Day shoppers 07/02/2017
Now playing Next Japan USA says it's '100 percent' with Japan As political stability in the Asia Pacific region worsens, the US are strengthening ties with their allies. 03/02/2017
Now playing Next Business Series Toyota's boss says it's a Japanese brand but a US automaker Toyota's Akio Toyoda defends his company in response to President Trump's attacks saying it should be considered as a US manufacturer. 02/02/2017
Now playing Next no comment Tokyo all wrapped up over new adult therapy The age-old practice of swaddling babies is being turned into a therapy for adults in Tokyo to alleviate posture and stiffness, mostly after giving birth. 31/01/2017
Now playing Next Japan The father of PAC-MAN dies in Japan The founder of Japanese toy and game software makers Bandai Namco Holdings has died at the age of 91. Masaya Nakamura was known as the "Father of PAC-MAN". 30/01/2017
Now playing Next Japan "Father of Pac-Man", Nakumara dies at the age of 91 Masaya Nakamura, the founder of video game company Namco, which in the 1980s released the world-famous game Pac-Man, has died at the age of 91 30/01/2017