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Tokyo's artistic scene is vibrant, energetic and unconventional

In partnership with Enjoy my Japan

Discovering Tokyo's diverse artistic scene is perfect for those searching for new ideas in Japan's huge capital.

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Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

Abe keeps Olympic dreams alive in Osaka

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Japan’s past is kept alive in Tokyo’s Ginza neighbourhood

In partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

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.

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Modern Tokyo art bows to tradition for inspiration

In partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Euronews reporter Naomi Lloyd discovers that Tokyo is a city of contrasts - where rich traditions sit alongside futuristic innovation.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

Green News

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.

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.

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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.

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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

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Japan's new emperor makes first public appearance

Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on Wednesday

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Spring blossoms bloom throughout China

Pear, apricot, peach and other blossoms have bloomed in various parts of China, unfolding the spring season in full.