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Japan

South Africa qualifies for Rugby World Cup semi-finals

South Africa ended the hopes of Japanese rugby fans when they beat the host nation 26-3.

20/10/2019

Sport

Rugby: England to face All Blacks as both sides ease into semi-finals

New Zealand will face England in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-finals after the All Blacks pummelled a flat Ireland 46-14 in Saturday's last-eight clash in Tokyo.

19/10/2019

Taste

Take a gastronomic journey through Japan

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Michelin-starred chef Thierry Voisin guides us through the flavours that make Japan.

19/10/2019

Explore

Yokohama: Japan's harbour city

In partnership with City of Yokohama

Yokohama: Japan's harbour city

19/10/2019

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Latest cutting-edge technology showcased at Japan trade show

From a motorcycle for the sky to avatar robots, our future selves will live even more in touch with technology.

16/10/2019

Taste

The secrets of shoyu, the one thing you find on every table in Japan

In partnership with Taste of Japan

In Japan, soy sauce is an artform. Made with three elements: raw materials, techniques and fermentation time, each product is unique.

14/10/2019

Japan

Typhoon Hagibis batters Japan with high winds and heavy rain

Hagibis is wreaking havoc on mainland Japan and is expected to bring with it the heaviest rain and winds in sixty years. More than a million people have been advised to evacuate.

12/10/2019

Taste

The Japanese Yellowtail and the "Blue Revolution"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Yellowtail is one of Japan's favourite fish.and to meet the demand, researchers have developed a pioneering technology to produce it, whilst preserving the oceans.

07/10/2019

Taste

Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara

In partnership with Taste of Japan

In Japanese, its name means chopped fish. But the Surimi that has been produced in Japan for a millennium is nothing like the industrial sticks sold in Europe.

30/09/2019

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Novak Djokovic tries sumo wrestling ahead of the Japan Open

Novak Djokovic interrupted his preparation in the ATP's Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships to take on sumo wrestlers

30/09/2019

Japan

Japanese airline helps passengers avoid screaming babies

Japan Airlines' decision has proved a social media sensation.

27/09/2019

Taste

Oysters and sake - a perfect match

In partnership with JFOODO

Sake is a great alternative to wine to accompany seafood dishes

27/09/2019

Taste

Konjac: the future of health food is already here

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Konjac has been grown in Japan for centuries. Historically, the plant was appreciated for its healing qualities. It is now cooked in many forms and popular among westerners keen to keep an eye on their physique and health.

23/09/2019

Japan

Watch: Batman symbol beamed into sky as caped crusader turns 80

Japan was first country to turn on the signal, with Berlin, Paris and London set to follow.

21/09/2019

Living

A vision of the future: Kengo Kuma at the London Design Festival

We sat down with Clare Farrow, curator of Kengo Kuma's 'Bamboo (竹) Ring: Weaving into Lightness' to talk about the future of sustainable architecture.

21/09/2019

Sci-Tech

From smart trousers to flying taxis, Japan drives innovation at Berlin IFA exhibition

In partnership with The Government of Japan

What are the next trends in consumer electronics and home appliances? The answers are easy to find at one of the world’s leading trade shows - IFA in Berlin.

20/09/2019

Taste

European chefs discover the delight of Japanese sake

In partnership with JFOODO

Sake, a complex drink from Japan is gaining popularity among cooks and wine enthusiasts in Europe especially as an accompaniment to seafood dishes

20/09/2019

Taste

Langoustine carpaccio marries perfectly with Japanese sake

In partnership with JFOODO

Sake specialists are trying their best to introduce the unique characteristics of this complex fermented drink to the greatest number of people outside Japan

20/09/2019

Taste

An expert reveals how best to drink Japanese sake

In partnership with JFOODO

In Japan, there are not many rules for drinking sake, but one fundamental rule is that you never serve yourself

20/09/2019

Japan

2019 Rugby World Cup: Euronews' guide to when, where and who

20 nations from 6 continents will compete over six weeks for the Webb Ellis Cup.

19/09/2019