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Japanese Emperor Akihito hints at wish to step down because of old age

In only his second ever public address to the nation, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has signalled his desire to step down.

08/08/2016

Japan

Never mind Rio...Take a look at Tokyo, the 2020 Olympic host city!

The Rio 2016 Olympics have only just begun but the drumbeat is already rolling for Tokyo 2020.

07/08/2016

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Lantern festival in Japan

The Kanto Festival, one of the largest summer festivals in northeastern Japan, has started in Akita City, featuring long bamboo poles decorated with lanterns.

05/08/2016

Business Series

Strong yen prompts Toyota profit warning

Toyota has warned its 2016/17 profit will be the smallest in four years because of the stronger yen.

04/08/2016

Japan

IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020 Games

Five new sports will feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games: skateboarding, surfing, climbing, baseball/softball and karate.

04/08/2016

Japan

Japan: from diplomacy to a show-of-force?

Shinzo Abe picks a hawkish conservative ally as defence minister, prompting fears of ruffled feathers among Tokyo's Asian neighbours.

03/08/2016

Focus

Japan: Opportunities in the field of renewable energy

The market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for European

03/08/2016

Japan

Japan is slowly closing the gender gap

Last Sunday Koike Yuriko was elected as the first woman governor of Tokyo.

02/08/2016

Japan

Tokyo poised to elect first female governor - exit polls

Tokyo appears poised to welcome its first ever female governor.

31/07/2016

Japan

Tokyo elects its first female governor

Tokyo has elected Yuriko Koike as its first female governor, according to widely trusted exit polls.

31/07/2016

Business Line

It's a Poke-nomenon

In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO.

27/07/2016

Business Series

No Pokemon profit boost for Nintendo - yet

Despite the popularity of Pokemon GO Nintendo has announced an operating loss for the period from April to June.

27/07/2016

Japan

Deadly knife attack in Japan leaves 19 dead at a care home for the disabled

At least 19 people have been killed and another 26 injured some of them seriously at a residential care centre for the disabled in Japan.

26/07/2016

Japan

Fifteen killed in knife attack at home for disabled in Japan

At least 15 people have been killed by a man wielding a knife at a residential care centre for the disabled in the Japanese city of Sagamihara, which lies just south of…

26/07/2016

Japan

Nintendo Pokemon share frenzy wilts

Nintendo's shares fell 18 percent in one day after the company pointed out the smash-hit game would have only "limited" benefit for its earnings.

25/07/2016

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Japan celebrates its past with horse festival

A traditional summer festival featuring samurai on horseback is being held in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan.

24/07/2016

Japan

Last ever VHS players to be manufactured this month

When was the last time you watched a VHS tape?

22/07/2016

Japan

Pokemon GO has gone home to Japan

Japan, one of the world's biggest gaming markets, joins the US, Canada, Australia and more than 30 other countries in Europe to offer the "augmented reality" game.

22/07/2016

Business Series

Pokemon GO Japan launch delay angers gamers, hits Nintendo share price

Confusion over the launch of Pokemon GO in Japan has gamers angry and investors selling the shares of Nintendo.

20/07/2016

Business Series

Nintendo shares double in price since Pokemon GO release

Pokemon GO continues to boost the shares of video game company Nintendo. They are now worth twice what they were when the 'augmented reality' game was released just over a week ago.

19/07/2016

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Magnificent Matsuri

One of Japan’s biggest and oldest events, the month-long Gion Matsuri summer festival is in full swing in Kyoto.

18/07/2016

Japan

Emperor of Japan "plans to abdicate" in unprecedented move

Japan’s Emperor Akihoto has expressed a desire to abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne in the next few years, according to reports.

13/07/2016

Japan

Japan's Shinzo Abe's landslide election win paves way for constitution change

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s landslide election victory is a double-edged sword.

11/07/2016

Japan

PM Abe expected to win again as Japan goes to the polls

Japan goes to the polls on Sunday with the result in little doubt; Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling coalition looks set for a comfortable victory, despite worries about the still ailing…

10/07/2016

Japan

The Japanese finding that owning less means having more

How many possessions do you own?

05/07/2016

Business Series

Toyota recalls 3.4 million cars over fuel leak and airbag problems

Toyota is recalling nearly 3.4 million Prius and other cars to fix possible leaks from fuel emissions control units and a problem with airbag inflators made by the Swedish company Autoliv.

29/06/2016