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Tokyo enters fourth state of emergency ahead of Olympic Games

The coronavirus measures will remain in place throughout the Tokyo Olympics, with businesses selling alcohol being asked to shut to stop people from drinking and partying.

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Fans banned from Olympics as Tokyo placed under state of emergency

Japan is to place its capital Tokyo under a state of emergency, which will last through the upcoming Olympic games.

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Protesters in Tokyo urge authorities to cancel Olympic Games

The opening ceremony on July 23rd is just over a month away, and many Japanese remain sceptical about holding the games amidst a global pandemic.

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Japan holds Tokyo Olympics test event to demonstrate safety protocols

A half marathon was held on Wednesday in Japan, as Olympics organisers hoped to show COVID-19 safety measures would ensure a safe running of the games this summer.

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North Korea says it won't participate in Tokyo Olympics

North Korea is the first country to drop out of the Tokyo Olympics over the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossom

The Japanese government has been calling upon the nation to refrain from holding traditional picnic parties under cherry blossoms with fluorescent tape being used to cordon off picnic spots at parks in Tokyo.

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Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo Olympic president

Seiko Hashimoto was named as president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee in Japan, where women are still rare in the boardrooms and positions of political power.

Japan

Tokyo 2020 president resigns over derogatory comments about women

Yoshiro Mori had initially refused to step down but conceded on Friday after more than a week of non-stop criticism.

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Protesters call for Tokyo to act over military coup in Myanmar

The coup came earlier this week as the country's new parliament was set to sit for the first time following elections last year.

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Tokyo: Japan's city garden

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

In this edition of Transforming Tokyo, we look at how nature projects are turning Japan's capital into a city full of rooftop gardens, parks and green zones.

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Toyosu fish market holds first tuna auction of 2021

The most expensive fish of the day was a 208-kilogram bluefin, which was sold for around €166,000.

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How a clash of cultures transformed Tokyo's Harajuku district

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Explore Harajuku and the trendy Takeshita Street with its “Kawaii” fashion stores and, away from the hustle and bustle of shopping streets, discover the historic landmarks like the Meiji shrine and the peaceful Yoyogi park.

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Japan shows support for Hong Kong with human chain at demo

Protesters in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, formed a human chain in a "stand with Hong Kong" demonstration, calling on their government to take a firm stance against China's imposition of strict national security laws over the former British territory.

Spotlight

Olympic and Paralympic Games giving Japan a recovery boost

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

In this episode of Spotlight, Euronews’ Charlotte Kan finds out why next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo is being called Japan’s ‘Reconstruction Games’.

Spotlight

Welcoming the world: Japan's Olympic Host Towns

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Spotlight takes a look at the cities and towns across Japan fostering cultural exchanges with the rest of the world.

Spotlight

Japan's Paralympic Games aim to leave lasting legacy

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Spotlight explores the efforts being made in Japan to ensure the Paralympics have a lasting impact for those living with a disability.

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Tokyo snow: Authorities hope snow will help keep Japanese at home

A low pressure system and a cold air mass brought unseasonal snow to Tokyo on Sunday.

France

Louvre museum closes over workers' coronavirus fears

France's Louvre museum in Paris closed its doors to the public on Sunday as workers demanded more precautions against the spread of COVID-19

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The trendy Tokyo suburbs where two worlds collide

In partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tokyo is a city that’s constantly evolving but where modernity and tradition co-exist.

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Ping-pong-playing robots and other gadgets from Tokyo showcase

From aiding humans in space, to teaching us how to play better ping pong, it seems the robots of 2019 really just want to help