Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
ICYMI: Nine babies and a giant squid
A surprise delivery for a mum in Morocco and questionable spending in Japan — news you may have missed.
8 hours ago
High-speed rail services cancelled after cracks found in trains
The rail minister warns of “prolonged” disruption as Hitachi apologises to affected passengers.
21 hours ago
Japan extends Covid-19 restrictions as Olympics draw nearer
Officials have extended the state of emergency in several regions until the end of the month.
2 days ago
Taiwan: Judo class puts a seven-year-old in a coma
The incident in Taiwan shows a tendency to allow child abuse in the name of discipline, experts say.
3 days ago
Tokyo Olympics: World’s oldest person pulls out of torch relay
Kane Tanaka, 118, says she’s worried about spreading Covid-19 to others in her nursing home.
3 days ago
Tokyo 2020: The mental strain of the delayed Olympics
Two Olympic hopefuls tell the BBC about the mental health impact of the delay to the Tokyo games.
4 days ago
Laureus World Sports Awards: Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal, Bayern Munich, Lewis Hamilton win
Japan’s Naomi Osaka wins the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, while fellow tennis player Rafael Nadal claims the men’s award.
3 days ago
Laurel Hubbard: Transgender weightlifter closer to Olympic qualification
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard takes a step closer to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics after a change in rules.
3 days ago
Team GB & ParalympicsGB unveil kit for delayed Tokyo Games
Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes will wear a kit that “represents unity in diversity” at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
3 days ago
Sony’s PlayStation to integrate Discord chat for gamers
As part of the deal, Sony will hold a minority stake in the popular gaming chat platform.
5 days ago
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