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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Watch: Robots try to replace humans

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

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"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.

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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".

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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.

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Spain to have longest life expectancy in 2040: Study

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

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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.

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"Taste" savours the majesty of Hokkaido Scallops in Japan

In partnership with Taste of Japan

They are reputed to be among the best in the world, so "Taste" had to go to Japan's north-east to find out, and chef Thierry Voisin had to cook some in his inimitable way.

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Thierry Voisin reveals his recipe for Coquille St. Jacques for "Taste"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

In the latest edition of euronews' culinary magazine "Taste" from Japan, Thierry Voisin raves about the excellence of Japanese scallops, and shares a recipe.

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"Taste" looks into the plant that few Japanese meals can do without - Wasabi

In partnership with Taste of Japan

It can be harvested all year round, but precise growing conditions make wasabi rare and extremely precious.

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Thierry Voisin shares his recipe for Marinated Mackerel with Wasabi sorbet with "Taste"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

The French master chef has spent a decade working in Japan, and knows the secrets of this important element in Japanese cuisine.

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Typhoon Trami threatens Japan's main isalnds

Typhoon Trami is the second major typhoon to threaten Japan in as many months, as the country is still recovering from Typhoon Jebi.

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Iconic Japanese cars exhibition

Two parallel exhibitions in Los Angeles look at the history of Japanese car design and manufacture