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Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

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Euronews marks a decade of storytelling partnership with Japan

Last week, Euronews celebrated 10 years of its partnership with Japan, marking a decade of high-quality journalism and shared vision.

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Expo 2025 Osaka closes after six months and 28 million visitors

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai closed its doors on Sunday after six months of welcoming the world, drawing more than 28 million visitors to Japan’s second-largest city.

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Somen makers in western Japan close season with cultural ceremony

Makers of somen noodles in Japan’s western Nara Prefecture have marked the end of this year’s production season with a traditional ceremony at Omiwa Shrine in Sakurai.

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Awa Odori festival continues with nightly so-odori performances

Hundreds of dancers are filling the streets of Tokushima this week as the Awa Odori festival’s full-scale outdoor performances take place across multiple venues in western Japan.

Moments

Hop on the train to visit Japan’s world-famous fireworks festivals

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

Food and Drink

Osaka's Expo 2025 is shining a spotlight on Japan’s fusion cuisine

Japan’s beloved fusion dishes like curry rice and tonkatsu may seem traditional today, but they’re rooted in surprising Western influences - a story Expo 2025 is bringing to the world’s table.

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Porcelain wind chimes ring in summer in Japanese pottery town

A summer festival in Japan’s Saga Prefecture is offering visitors a sensory experience with the soft sounds of porcelain wind chimes made by local artisans.

Japan

Osaka welcomes future society-themed World Expo 2025

This will be the second time the Japanese city is hosting the World Expo, having previously done so in 1970.

Europe News

Help us develop non-English/Chinese AI models, Japan asks EU

Concerns about language bias affecting LLMs have led to call for cooperation between Japan and EU.

Destinations

Hidden Hokuriku: Discover skiing and sake off Japan’s beaten track

From skiing in the mountains to sampling local cuisine, escape the crowds in Japan’s hidden Hokuriku region.

Design

Japanese architecture studio SANAA honoured with RIBA Gold Medal

Known for their elegant designs, including the Louvre Lens in France, the Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland, and the Grace Farms Center in the US, SANAA adds another prestigious award to their portfolio.

Destinations

Japanese city hires security guards to control selfie-taking tourists

Otaru is stepping up measures to manage tourists as overcrowding continues in Japan.

Moments

New Year, new you? Take a Japanese-inspired solo sabbatical in 2025

Women are encouraged to transform their lives in 2025 through travel and ancient Japanese psychology principles.

Food and Drink

Ever wanted to drink mayonnaise? Japan has you covered

Japan’s latest viral drink may be too much for palates to handle...

Destinations

Tourist etiquette: Is walking and eating ‘taboo’ in Japan?

Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when taking photos and not to queue jump.