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Japanese cities empty after government toughens coronavirus measures

Police have been out in force on the streets of the Japanese capital to ensure people comply with toughened new measures against the spread of coronavirus.

13/04/2020

World

‘Kokoro’ is celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s secret ingredient

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is arguably one of the most famous global names associated with high-end, innovative Japanese cuisine.

03/04/2020

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Olympic flame on display in Japan despite postponement of Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020 was put back amid the coronavirus outbreak. But that hasn't stopped the Olympic flame going on a tour of Japan.

25/03/2020

Japan

Coronavirus: Olympic flame begins its lonely journey in northern Japan

It could be a very short event — or the longest if it runs into 2021.

24/03/2020

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Japanese go out en masse to celebrate cherry blossom season

When the cherry trees come into bloom, the festival of hanami is celebrated in Japan

23/03/2020

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Coronavirus fears leave Olympic torch plane virtually empty

Tokyo 2020 officials did not fly to Athens to fetch the Olympic torch amid fears around coronavirus.

19/03/2020

World News

Can you catch COVID-19 coronavirus twice?

A key question that has dominated discussion is whether a person can be infected more than once by the virus. So, what do we know?

27/02/2020

Japan

Coronavirus: 2 passengers dead from cruise ship Diamond Princess

Coronavirus: Two elderly Japanese passengers who had been taken off the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship have died, according to Japan’s Health Ministry

20/02/2020

Japan

Coronavirus: Diamond Princess passengers begin disembarking in Japan

Questions are asked of the Japanese authorities as they failed to stop the coronavirus from spreading aboard.

19/02/2020

China

COVID-19 outbreak: Wuhan hospital director one of the latest victims

Chinese health experts said that they have found effective treatment methods against Covid-19 with 10,000 discharged from hospital.

16/02/2020

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Candles lit for Japanese in coronavirus quarantine

Residents of Katsuura gathered to light up the shore outside the hotel where the 176 returnees had been kept in isolation in a show of support.

12/02/2020

Green News

The robot who just conducted a human symphony orchestra

Do artifical intelligence and music go together?

07/02/2020

Japan

Thirty-nine more people on cruise ship test positive for coronavirus

39 additional people aboard the Diamond Princess tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus.

05/02/2020

Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers deny Nissan's allegations and claim collusion

Carlos Ghosn's legal team issued a statement on Friday denying the latest allegations by Nissan, Ghosn's former employer, against the fugitive businessman.

17/01/2020

Japan

Carlos Ghosn challenge prompts Yamaha warning on hiding in music cases

People have been posting pictures of themselves packed into music cases after reports fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn escaped from Japan in a similar way.

15/01/2020

Japan

The trendy Tokyo suburbs where two worlds collide

In partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tokyo is a city that’s constantly evolving but where modernity and tradition co-exist.

14/01/2020

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5,000 race to shrine for Lucky Man title

This year's Lucky Man is a 33-year-old physical education teacher from Osaka.

10/01/2020

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Kyoto geishas pledge to improve their dance and music skills

In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, traditional female entertainers known as geishas have resolved to improve their dance and music skills in the new year.

08/01/2020

Japan

Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn speak of "betrayal"

Lawyers for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn "betrayal"

04/01/2020

Japan

Who is Carlos Ghosn? From "Mr Fix-it" to international fugitive

From "Mr Fix-it" to international fugitive. Who is Carlos #Ghosn?

31/12/2019