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Japan'`s Emperor pays respects to tsunami victims

The Imperial couple visited the Haragama district of Soma City on Monday, the final day of their 3-day tour of the prefecture. The Empress attended the day's events as scheduled, despite developing a fever the night before.

11/06/2018

Japan

Knife attack on Japan train leaves 1 dead and 2 injured

22-year-old Ichiro Kojima has been arrested on suspected murder, on board a Shinkansen bullet train on Saturday night.

10/06/2018

Sport

Asia wins all 5 titles at Hohhot Grand Prix final day

Asia won five out of the five titles on offer at the Hohhot Grand Prix on the third and final day. The Grand Prix, which serves as a qualification tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, saw some impressive judo from veterans and newcomers alike.

27/05/2018

Sport

Canada, Japan & Kazakhstan clinch gold in Hohhot Grand Prix Day 1

First Day of the Hohhot Grand Prix 2018 kicks off with gold for Canada, Japan and Kazakhstan, on road to Tokyo 2020

25/05/2018

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Robots and AI welcome guests at a hotel in Tokyo

Robots and smart devices are the face of some new hotels in Japan, where owners are using hi-tech ways to offer a friendly welcome to guests who don't speak the language.

06/05/2018

Japan

Cut off from society: Japan's hikikomori

Literally meaning "pulling inward", hikikomori is a word used in Japan to describe people who cut themselves off from society.

04/05/2018

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Japanese engineers build robot that transforms into car

Japanese engineers unveiled on Wednesday a robot that transforms into a car that can actually carry people on board, in what they said was the first-ever such accomplishment in the history of robots.

26/04/2018

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Japanese police crack down on US Marine base protesters

Police took action to remove protesters at a coastal area in Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa, on Wednesday. The day marks one year after the start of full-scale landfill work to relocate a US marine base there.

25/04/2018

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Volcano in southern Japan erupts for first time in 250 years

A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years, and authorities have issued a no-go zone around the mountain.

22/04/2018

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Festival brings sunshine to scandal-hit sumo wrestling

Laughter, sunshine and optimism were the order of the day at the ceremonial Spring Festival sumo wrestling tournament held at a controversial war shrine in Tokyo on Monday (April 16) amid scandals over Japan's national sport.

17/04/2018

Sport

Scandal hit sumo wrestlers bounce back

Thousands of wrestling fanatics and tourists enjoyed the ceremonial Spring Festival sumo wrestling tournament amid scandals over Japan's national sport. It's after a raft of negative publicity surrounding incidents ranging from assault, bullying to accusations of sexism.

16/04/2018

Focus

Dagur Sigurdsson's Japan

Where does the high-profile Icelandic head coach of the Japanese national handball-team relax after a hard training session?

03/04/2018

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Japan's Emperor and Empress enjoy cherry blossoms on rare stroll

The couple strolled around the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, enjoying cherry blossoms in their path.

02/04/2018

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Warmer weather brings crowds to Tokyo cherry blossoms spots early

Tens of thousands of locals packed Ueno park on Thursday as Tokyo's cherry blossom came into full bloom nearly nine days earlier than usual thanks to warmer weather.

29/03/2018

Taiwan

Camera found washed up on Taiwan beach returned to owner after three years

A social media campaign saw a camera that washed up on a Taiwanese beach returned to its owner three years after she lost it in Japan.

29/03/2018

Spotlight

Japonismes 2018: Paris soon under the spell of Japan's visual arts

Get a sneak peek at Japonismes 2018, an eagerly-anticipated cultural landmark this summer in Paris with over 50 events dedicated to Japanese culture.

27/03/2018

Adventures

We discovered the best place in the world for scuba divers

Japanese waters are crystal clear and perfect for those looking to explore.

22/03/2018

Japan

Making a splash: Japan's floating solar panels

Environmentally-friendly electricity generation has taken on a whole new look in Japan

21/03/2018

Spotlight

Paris to swing to the beat of 'Japonismes'

This year, France and Japan are celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations.

20/03/2018

Adventures

Warm enough for a crocodile: exploring Japan's hot springs

The island of Kyushu is famous for its natural hot springs which bubble up from below the surface.

19/03/2018