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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Japan's Emperor and Empress enjoy cherry blossoms on rare stroll

The couple strolled around the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo, enjoying cherry blossoms in their path.

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No Comments of the Week

It has been a dramatic seven days in Europe and beyond, involving political clashes, international incidents and moving ceremonies. Here are some of our highlights and lowlights of the week.

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Warmer weather brings crowds to Tokyo cherry blossoms spots early

Tens of thousands of locals packed Ueno park on Thursday as Tokyo's cherry blossom came into full bloom nearly nine days earlier than usual thanks to warmer weather.

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Tokoyo snow

The biggest snowfall in four years has blanketed Tokyo and surrounding areas, halting train services and forcing the cancellation of flights.

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Japanese marathon runners are geniuses

They can eat unlimited sweet treats whilst doing the marathon.

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Tokyo holds ‘first-ever’ missile attack drill

Around 350 volunteers worked with authorities in the Japanese capital to simulate reaction to a North Korean nuclear attack.

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Tokyo tuna fetches nearly 250,000 at auction

Hundreds of thousands of euros' worth of fish is auctioned off in Tokyo.

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Elephants show off their calligraphy skills at a zoo near Tokyo

2018 is the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac and one of the elephants wrote the Chinese character for "dog" on a piece of white paper.

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An app to help pregnant women find train seats is being trialled in To

Tokyo is trialling an app allowing a pregnant women to send a message when she wants a seat, which will then look for pre-registered users who have said they are willing to give up theirs.

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Trump dumps full box of fish food into Japanese koi pond

The US President showed off an interesting technique while feeding carps with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Tokyo film festival extends special welcome to Chinese filmmakers

Festival opens with rare Chinese-Japanese co-production, "The Legend of the Demon Cat".

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Japan election: Abe hails massive win, but what now for the country's pacifist constitution?