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Traditional mounted archery event in Japan

Archers on horseback in traditional Kamakura bushido costumes showcase their shooting skills.

North Korea

Japan issues 'strong protest' over N.Korea missile launch

North Korea has fired another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan according to both US and South Korean officials.

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Tokyo Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Hundreds of people joined together to celebrate the start of spring under Tokyo’s cherry blossom trees as they reached ‘peak bloom’.

Japan

Several students feared dead in Japan avalanche

Rescue teams have begun the desperate search for survivors after an avalanche hit a group of high school students and teachers climbing in central Japan.

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Spotlight

Japanese innovation serves sustainability

This edition of Spotlight looks at how Japanese innovation serves sustainability

Japan

Japan court rules state liable for negligence over Fukushima

A court in Japan has ruled for the first time that the state is jointly liable for negligence over the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011.

Japan

The fastest mochi makers in Japan

The Japanese city of Nara is a popular tourist attraction where mochi rice products are made.

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Postcards from Japan: unique Nishijin-ori weaving

The destination for this episode of Postcards is the beautiful city of Kyoto

World News

Tillerson set to talk tough in Beijing on North Korea

Rex Tillerson’s stops in Japan and South Korea are just warm-ups.

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A second robot staffed hotel opens in Tokyo

Dinosaur receptionists were on standby on Wednesday (March 15) as a second hotel staffed mostly by robots and automatons opened in Tokyo.

Spotlight

Japan develops technology to improve health

“What better place than Japan to discover innovative healthcare solutions and technology that can improve people’s lives all over the world.

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Japan mourns earthquake and tsunami victims

Throughout Japan, minutes of silence were observed in tribute to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people six years ago.

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Japan remembers the victims of 2011 quake and tsunami

The country is marking the sixth anniversary of the disaster, which killed more than 18,000 people

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Postcards from Japan: the fastest mochi pounders

The Japanese city of Nara is home to what are known as the country's fastest mochi pounders

Japan

Fukushima towns cleared of wild boars

After residents were forced to flee their homes in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture in 2011, wild boars moved in.

Markets

Nintendo's Switch console sales strong

Nintendo's shares rose following reports of strong sales of its Switch console, but analysts say it's too early to project its long term success.

North Korea

North Korea test fires four more missiles

North Korea has fired four more ballistic missiles, three of which fell into the sea near Japan.

Cult

Trauma in art by Yayoi Kusama and Louise Bourgeois

Two iconic female artists and how they turned their traumas in to art can be seen in an exhibition in London.

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Sumo champ's impressive warm-up

The Japan Sumo Association is getting ready to debut its latest grand champion for the spring tournament.

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Postcards from Japan: hiking on the Kii Peninsula

In this episode of Postcards we go hiking on the Kii Peninsula in Japan's Kansai region