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Japanese Emperor Akihito hints at wish to step down because of old age

In only his second ever public address to the nation, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has signalled his desire to step down.

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Never mind Rio...Take a look at Tokyo, the 2020 Olympic host city!

The Rio 2016 Olympics have only just begun but the drumbeat is already rolling for Tokyo 2020.

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Geothermal energy helps power Kenya's future

Kenya’s rift valley boasts a mind-blowing safari landscape.

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Lantern festival in Japan

The Kanto Festival, one of the largest summer festivals in northeastern Japan, has started in Akita City, featuring long bamboo poles decorated with lanterns.

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Business Series

Strong yen prompts Toyota profit warning

Toyota has warned its 2016/17 profit will be the smallest in four years because of the stronger yen.

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IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020 Games

Five new sports will feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games: skateboarding, surfing, climbing, baseball/softball and karate.

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Japan: from diplomacy to a show-of-force?

Shinzo Abe picks a hawkish conservative ally as defence minister, prompting fears of ruffled feathers among Tokyo's Asian neighbours.

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Japan: Opportunities in the field of renewable energy

The market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for European

World News

North Korea fires another missile towards Japan

North Korea has test fired another ballistic missile which landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the launches.

Japan

Tokyo elects its first female governor

Tokyo has elected Yuriko Koike as its first female governor, according to widely trusted exit polls.

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Protests over South Korea's 'comfort women' deal with Japan

Student protesters in South Korea show their anger over a Japanese government-funded foundation to support “comfort women” – females who were forced to work in Japan’s wartime…

Business Line

It's a Poke-nomenon

In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO.

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Deadly knife attack in Japan leaves 19 dead at a care home for the disabled

At least 19 people have been killed and another 26 injured some of them seriously at a residential care centre for the disabled in Japan.

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Fifteen killed in knife attack at home for disabled in Japan

At least 15 people have been killed by a man wielding a knife at a residential care centre for the disabled in the Japanese city of Sagamihara, which lies just south of…

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Nintendo Pokemon share frenzy wilts

Nintendo's shares fell 18 percent in one day after the company pointed out the smash-hit game would have only "limited" benefit for its earnings.

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Japan celebrates its past with horse festival

A traditional summer festival featuring samurai on horseback is being held in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan.

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Last ever VHS players to be manufactured this month

When was the last time you watched a VHS tape?

Japan

Pokemon GO has gone home to Japan

Japan, one of the world's biggest gaming markets, joins the US, Canada, Australia and more than 30 other countries in Europe to offer the "augmented reality" game.

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USA: 'Pokemon-playing driver' hits police car

A driver allegedly playing Pokemon Go hit a police car early on Monday (July, 18) in Baltimore (Maryland, USA).

Business Series

Pokemon GO Japan launch delay angers gamers, hits Nintendo share price

Confusion over the launch of Pokemon GO in Japan has gamers angry and investors selling the shares of Nintendo.