Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
Haruyuki Takahashi: Tokyo 2020 Olympic official accused of taking bribes
Haruyuki Takahashi is arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from a high street clothing retailer.
3 hours ago
Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan
Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month.
3 days ago
Japan dolphin: Two more swimmers bitten
It is the latest in a string of beach attacks this summer — all believed to involve the same creature.
6 days ago
Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84
The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement.
About a week ago
Watch: The Japanese road washed away in a flood
Flash flooding in Japan has forced people to be evacuated from their homes.
2 weeks ago
China fires missiles near Taiwan after Pelosi visit
Taiwan and Japan say Chinese missiles land in their seas with Beijing angered by the visit.
2 weeks ago
AIG Women’s Open: Former champion Hinako Shibuno leads by one after first round
Japan’s Hinako Shibuno makes a flying start at the AIG Women’s Open before claiming a one-shot lead after the first round at Muirfield.
2 weeks ago
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train goes off the rails, critics say
Reviewers were less than impressed by Brad Pitt’s new action-comedy flick, set on a train in Japan.
2 weeks ago
Commonwealth Games: Ashley McKenzie wins 60kg judo gold
Watch as Ashley McKenzie wins gold in the men’s 60kg judo final, beating England team-mate Sam Hall at the Commonwealth Games.
2 weeks ago
Japan monkeys: Member of gang terrorising locals caught and killed
Officials say they have caught and killed one of a gang of monkeys responsible for injuring 50 people.
3 weeks ago
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