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Japan: Benefits of an onsen, a natural hot spa, at conferences

In partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization

Japan is one of the most important destinations for international meetings which combines conferences with relaxing natural hot baths.

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Tokyo hosts anti-terror drills at future Olympic venue

Tokyo metropolitan government officials have held anti-terrorism drills at a venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

Global Japan

Japan: education partner of Rwanda

In partnership with The Government of Japan

The Global Japan team has come to Tumba in northern Rwanda to discover a school which trains high-level technicians to meet the economic needs of the country.

Japan

Japan's new minister of cybersecurity has never used a computer — ever

Yoshitaka Sakurada, 68, was appointed last month to lead Japan's cybersecurity strategy.

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Japanese man 'marries' virtual reality character

With nearly 40 wedding guests looking on, Akihiko Kondo lifted up the veil on his bride and kissed her. The only catch? Kondo's bride is a virtual reality star.

Adventures

Exploring Japan's “Galapagos" island

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

In this episode of Adventures we discover the stunningly beautiful island of Iriomote in Japan's Okinawa region.

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Military cadets play Japan's wildest game — Botaoshi

Hundreds of cadets at the Japanese National Defence Academy on Sunday took part in one of Japan's great spectacles, the annual Botaoshi or 'topple the pole' event.

Adventures

Karate the secret to a long & healthy life on Okinawa

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

The Japanese Okinawa islands have the biggest population of living centenarians in the world, and apart from the climate and healthy lifestyle, the martial art of Karate, that was born here, may have something to do with it.

Japan

Japan Airlines issues apology for drunk pilot incident

Japan Airlines has issued an apology after one of its co-pilots was arrested for being over the legal blood alcohol limit for a pilot.

Taste

Tasting Japan with Thierry Voisin - Michelin Japanese cusine you can try at home

In partnership with Taste of Japan

A voyage around Japan reveals the depth of its culinary treats, and in this Taste special, we have some recipe suggestions that you can try and serve up yourselves.

Taste

Michelin-starred chef Thierry Voisin shares his recipe for Shiitake mushrooms with "Taste"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Another Japanese delicacy brought to our tables in Thierry Voisin's unique style.

Adventures

Ishigaki's Blue Coral one of Okinawa's must-see adventures

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

Ishigaki island is just one of many in the Okinawan archipelago, but its Blue Coral reef is beyond compare.

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Shanghai Art Aquarium celebrates Japanese culture

An Art Aquarium featuring 5,000 goldfish in illuminated tanks has made its debut in China.

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Paris hosts Japonismes 2018, an exposition to promote Japanese culture

Festivals from different regions of Japan are being held in Paris as part of Japonismes 2018, an exposition to promote Japanese culture

World News

Watch: Robots try to replace humans

The World Robot Summit in Japan showed the latest tech advancements.

Taste

"Taste" explores the unique qualities of Soy Milk Cream

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Japan knows how to use soya like no other nation, and soy milk cream can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, as "Taste" discovered.

Taste

Michelin-starred chef Thierry Voisin shares his Soy Milk Cream Poultry Tiramisu recipe with "Taste"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Soy is one of the great Japanese staples, and Theirry Voisin uses it to great effect in this latest recipe for "Taste".

Global Japan

Small is beautiful: How a Japanese micro-turbine is transforming a Nepalese village

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan's Ibasei has installed six small turbines in Nepal, and transferred the technology, bringing light to the darkness of schoolchildrens' classrooms and their homes.

World News

Spain to have longest life expectancy in 2040: Study

The southern European countryis projected to beat Japan and claim the top spot.

Travel News

Osaka pulls out all the stops to win the 2025 World Expo race

In partnership with Osaka-Kansai Japan Expo 2025

Japan's third city is in competition with two other cities in Azerbaijan and Russia to host the jamboree, but beyond that, it wants the world to know what a great place it is.