Inflatable e-scooter that fits in backpack unveiled
Image copyright University of Tokyo Image caption The Poimo has been designed to fit inside a rucksackAn inflatable e-scooter compact enough to be stored inside a commuter's backpack has be…
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Coronavirus lockdown: Lessons from Hokkaido's second wave of infections
But Hokkaido is in the spotlight again as it struggles to deal with a second wave of infections. In late February, Hokkaido became the first place in Japan to declare a state of emergency due to…
Coronavirus: Japan to declare emergency as Tokyo cases soar
Japan has a relatively small number of infections compared to other countries, but there are concerns a sudden surge in cases in Tokyo could lead to a major outbreak in the world's biggest city.…
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: New dates confirmed for 2021
Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori (centre, at table) made the announcement at a news conference on MondayThe Tokyo Olympic Games will start on 23 July, 2021 and run to 8 August after being postponed …
Coronavirus: Ten passengers on cruise ship test positive for virus
The checks began after an 80-year-old Hong Kong man who was on the ship last month tested positive for the virus. The Hong Kong man boarded the cruise ship in Yokohama on 20 January an…
Yusaku Maezawa: Japanese billionaire cancels search for moon trip 'life partner'
Fashion mogul Yusaku Maezawa invited single women over the age of 20 to apply for a "match-making event". He still plans to make the trip to space in 2023 - without a partner…
Hiroshima buildings that survived atomic bomb to be demolished
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption The atomic bomb destroyed thousands of buildings in HiroshimaIwao Nakanishi, 89, was in one of the buildings when the city was bombed. "These …
Complaint calls: Japanese man arrested 'for making 24,000'
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Akitoshi Okamoto, not pictured, has been accused of "fraudulent obstruction of business"An 71-year-old man has been arrested in Tokyo fo…
Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods
Image copyright WWD JapanA Japanese department store where staff could wear badges if they were on their period has said it will "rethink" that policy. The Daimaru branch at Osaka Umed…
The Japanese Christians forced to trample on Christ
This practice of stepping on Christian images - known as fumie - was widespread in the city of Nagasaki in the 17th century. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A fumie with the…