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Japan plans mobile mosques for Olympics

A project to develop "Mobile Mosques" is underway in Japan, as the country prepares to welcome visitors to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

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Japanese find ways to beat the heatwave as temperatures hit record highs

Over 200 people in Yokohama's Chinatown splashed water on streets and pavements in the hopes of providing some relief from the heat as temperatures nationwide rose to record highs on Monday (July 23) and the death toll mounted to over 65 dead in the last week.

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Tokyo unveils Miraitowa and Someity as 2020 mascots

The mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were named during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sunday (July 22) where they also greeted the Japanese public for the first time.

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Japan: Heatwave grips nation

Japan's citizens have been urged to take precautions against soaring temperatures as around 30 people have died from the heatwave as over the past two weeks temperatures in central Japan peaked at 40 degrees celsius

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Leaders say EU-Japan pact protects workers

Leaders say workers shouldn't fear EU-Japan pact

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Colourful floats wow crowds at Kyoto's Gion festival

Spectators braved sweltering heat to watch a series of colourful floats at the annual Gion festival on Tuesday.

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EU agrees data transfer deal with Japan

Brussels and Tokyo reached a deal on the transfer of personal data as they also agreed a free-trade pact after years of talks.

Economy

EU and Japan sign historic trade deal

The EU and Japan have just signed the largest free-trade deal either country has negotiated.

Focus

EU-Japan EPA: what will it mean for companies and consumers?

An historic economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan is being signed in Tokyo this week, heralding a new era in trade relations. But what will it mean for companies and consumers?

World News

Record downpour kills 200 in Japan

Municipal workers in western Japan struggled on Friday to restore water supplies a week after floods caused by a record downpour killed more than 200 people in the worst such disaster in 36 years.

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Death toll from Japan floods rise, dozens still missing

Officials in Japan say the death toll from floods and landslides caused by record rainfall in the western part of the country has reached 149, while 59 remain missing.

Global Japan

Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Why the agreement between Japan and the EU is a big deal

In this episode of Global Japan, you will discover a historic economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union. Much more than just a free trade agreement, it goes well beyond the purely economic sphere.

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Death toll rises in Hiroshima following heavy rainfall

Roads remain damaged in Hiroshima on Monday while the search and rescue effort continues for those still missing, following the heavy rainfall that hammered southern Japan for the third day straight.

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At least 88 killed in floods across Japan

At least 88 killed in torrential rain and landslides across Japan with dozens still missing after more than 2,000 are temporarily stranded in the city of Kurashiki.

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Cult members hanged in Japan for gas attack on Tokyo underground

Seven members of a Japanese doomsday cult were hanged for a deadly attack on the Tokyo underground in 1995 that killed 13 people

World News

Despite heartbreaking loss, Japan leaves outstanding reputation behind

The Japanese team may be out of the World Cup, but they leave an outstanding reputation behind that stole the hearts of football fans around the world.

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Belgium advance to Quarter Final with 3-2 win against Japan

Belgium scored its third and final goal during extra time.

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Climbing season kicks off at Mount Fuji for Yamanashi trails

People gathered at the summit of Mount Fuji before dawn on Sunday to view the sunrise on the first day of the climbing season.

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World Cup: Japan lose to Poland 0-1 but still qualify for next round

Japan goes on to the Round of 16.

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World Cup: Japan draw 2-2 with Senegal

In a closely contended match, Japan and Senegal draw 2-2.