Japan Japan’s past is kept alive in Tokyo’s Ginza neighbourhood Ginza lies in the heart of Tokyo. Here upmarket shopping and futuristic architecture meet traditional Japanese culture and design. The old and new link together - as you can see at the city’s latest and most luxurious shopping mall, Ginza Six. 19/11/2019
Japan Modern Tokyo art bows to tradition for inspiration Euronews reporter Naomi Lloyd discovers that Tokyo is a city of contrasts - where rich traditions sit alongside futuristic innovation. 22/10/2019
Sport Japan triumph at World Judo Championships After an exciting encounter with France at the World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan takes the title of World Mixed Team Champions 01/09/2019
Sport Jorge Fonseca wins gold during day six at the Judo World Championships The gold medal match in the -100kg category was between the 2018 world bronze medallist Niyaz Ilyasov and world tour veteran Jorge Fonseca with Fonseca coming out on top. 30/08/2019
Sport Van T End channels Dutch judo history on Day 5 of World Championships Van T End channels Dutch judo history on Day 5 of World Championships 29/08/2019
Sport Japan and Canada strike judo gold on Day 3 of 2019 World Championships Spectacular judo dominated Day 3 of the 2019 World Championships in Tokyo, with gold strikes by Japan's Shohei Ono and Canada's Christa Deguchi 27/08/2019
Sport Spectacular judo as Daria Bilodid crowned 2019 World Champion in Tokyo Ukraine's Daria Bilodid retains her world title as Tokyo World Championships kick off, while Georgia's Lukhumi Chkhvimiani wins his first world title 25/08/2019
Japan 2020 Olympic medals unveiled in Tokyo during 'One Year to Go' ceremony The medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were unveiled on Wednesday during the "One Year to Go" ceremony. 24/07/2019
Ideas Tokyo Olympics to make awards podiums out of household waste in 2020 The 2020 Olympic Games will see Tokyo incorporate recycled plastic into awards podiums. 11/06/2019
Japan Watch: Skateboards and skipping ropes at Tokyo's Chimera games Extreme yo-yo and breakdancing combined with Double Dutch skipping are highlights of the Chimera Games. 21/05/2019
no comment Baby pigs roam at Japan's latest animal-themed cafe Visitors can pet and play with the tiny trotters on three different floors, while sipping a tea or coffee. 17/05/2019
no comment Japan's new emperor greets his subjects for the first time New Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their first greetings to an ecstatic public three days after acceding to the throne 04/05/2019
world news Japan's new emperor makes first public appearance Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on Wednesday 04/05/2019
no comment Formal investiture ceremony for new Japanese Emperor Naruhito The formal investiture ceremony for new Japanese Emperor Naruhito began on Wednesday, marking the first time in over 200 years that an emperor has acceded to the throne following an abdication. 01/05/2019
Japan Sheep herald Japan's new imperial era of Reiwa The sheep formed the Chinese character of the word Reiwa, which means "beautiful harmony", and is the name of the new imperial era of Japan. 01/05/2019
Japan Watch: Teacup pigs take centre stage at Tokyo café There are 1,000 pet cafés in Japan. Visitors say the animals help relieve stress, and the cafés have become a €12 billion industry. 26/04/2019
Japan Watch: 'The most dangerous fishing event in Japan' It all started as an April Fool, when people took the organiser's joke about a piranha fishing event seriously. 16/04/2019
no comment Spring blossoms bloom throughout China Pear, apricot, peach and other blossoms have bloomed in various parts of China, unfolding the spring season in full. 02/04/2019
Japan Dolls modelled on Japanese politicians usher in new era Japan's traditional calendar uses era names tied to the reign of the emperors. The name of the new era is expected to be announced on April 1, ahead of the abdication of Emperor Akihito. 28/03/2019
no comment Shrine displays 1,000 colourful dolls to mark Japan's girls' festival Colourful dolls in traditional clothing are on display at Juunisho Shrine, north of Tokyo, to mark Japan's girls' day 03/03/2019
no comment Japan celebrates plum blossom festival at Kyoto shrine Traditional music, splendid costumes, flowers and green tea: this is how Japan celebrates the plum blossom festival every year at a shrine in Kyoto. 26/02/2019
Japan Japan New Year incident: What we know After a car rammed into a crowded Tokyo street on New Year's Day, Euronews tells you what we know so far of the incident. 01/01/2019
Japan Japanese Princess steps down to marry Japan's Princess Ayako gives up the royal title for love. She tied the knot with 32-year-old Kei Moriya – an employee of shipping company Nippon Yusen. 29/10/2018
Japan Typhoon batters Southern Japan Around 1.000 flights have been cancelled at Tokyo after a powerful typhoon hit Southern Japan. Strong winds and torrential rain stopped transport completely 30/09/2018
Japan Watch: Pop-up restaurant on abandoned train platform in Tokyo The restaurant was launched on August 23 and is located on the Ryogoku platform, which was discontinued several years ago due to lack of use. 31/08/2018
Japan Cult members hanged in Japan for gas attack on Tokyo underground Seven members of a Japanese doomsday cult were hanged for a deadly attack on the Tokyo underground in 1995 that killed 13 people 06/07/2018
