Business Drop in sales in China hits profits for Japanese car maker Honda Honda sold more motorcycles globally in the first half of its financial year as demand in Asia rose. However, it saw a fall in car sales, particularly in China. 06/11/2024
Explore From salmon to sake: Savouring Niigata’s sustainable gastronomy In partnership with JNTO In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we discover the sustainable food and drink culture in Niigata Prefecture – a region known for its salmon, rice, and sake. 05/11/2024
Business Nintendo profits fall as demand for Switch console declines Nintendo and other game and toy makers rake in their biggest profits during the Christmas shopping season. 05/11/2024
Europe News Japan and EU sign new defence pact amid rising regional tensions The partnership is the first of its kind between the EU and an Indo-Pacific nation, and comes as concerns rise over China, North Korea and Russia. 01/11/2024
Explore Exploring autumn festivals and traditional crafts in Japan’s Toyama Prefecture In partnership with JNTO In this new episode of Explore Sustainable Japan, we travel across Toyama Prefecture in search of local experiences, from community-led festivals to traditional metal casting workshops. 29/10/2024
Japan Japanese PM's party loses majority in Parliament Exit polls suggest Japan's main opposition party, Yoshihiko Noda's centrist Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has made a huge increase to as many as 191 seats from 98. 27/10/2024
Food and Drink SIAL: Inside the food festival setting the next big food trends You could call it the Glastonbury of the food world. Marking its 60th anniversary in Paris, the SIAL fair has played host to some 7,500 food exhibitors from 200 countries over the past week. It may be closed to the public, but this is where food trends are set. 23/10/2024
Europe News Berlin WWII sexual abuse memorial leads to international row A Korean NGO says it will sue the German capital's district, which ordered the removal of a statue memorialising sexual abuse victims during World War II after calls from Japan. 22/10/2024
Business Series How Sake, Wagyu and Seaweed won over Michelin-starred chefs In partnership with JFOODO Japan's culinary heritage, known as Washoku, is a treasure that has captivated enthusiasts and top European chefs alike. In this episode of Here We Grow, we delve into the story behind Japanese culinary gems such as sake, Hida beef, and wakame. 16/10/2024
No Comment Hello Kitty fans in Mexico City celebrate 50th anniversary The fans took part in a "Fun Run" to mark the occasion. 14/10/2024
Europe News Nobel Peace Prize goes to Japan's atomic bomb survivors Nihon Hidankyo Anti-nuclear weapon campaigners have been honoured in the past by the Nobel Committee. 11/10/2024
Lifestyle Science meets fashion: How Uniqlo is changing Europe's high street From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is science setting the brand apart from other competitors? 02/10/2024
No Comment Japanese temari: Preserving ancient tradition through handcrafted art Japanese women are keeping the ancient art of temari alive, dedicating weeks or months to crafting intricately designed decorative balls. 17/09/2024
Culture news French artist Sophie Calle among winners of 2024 Praemium Imperiale French artist Sophie Calle and Portuguese classical pianist Maria João Pires have won Praemium Imperiale awards, Japan’s highest international art honours. 11/09/2024
Green News EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmar American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship. 05/09/2024
No Comment WATCH: Shanshan causes widespread disruption in Japan A slow-moving tropical storm, Shanshan, has unleashed heavy rain across Japan, flooding roads and rivers in the south and causing widespread disruption. 30/08/2024
No Comment Record rainfall floods Tokyo for the second day in a row Heavy rain drenched Tokyo for the second consecutive day, causing widespread flooding and severe disruption. 22/08/2024
Lifestyle Meet Tomiko Itooka: The world's oldest person at 116 Born in the same year that saw the Wright Brothers' initial public flights, Tomiko Itooka has a life as remarkable as her age. 22/08/2024
Travel News Giant black screen built to block views of Mount Fuji has been removed Authorities say the screen will be reinstalled if tourists return in large numbers. 22/08/2024
Japan Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out of party leadership contest Prime Minister Fumio Kushida said that the LDP needs a new face to cast off the shadow of a corruption scandal that has loomed over the party in recent months. 14/08/2024