Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
Australia’s new PM sworn in ahead of Japan summit
Two days after his election win, Anthony Albanese will fly to meet the leaders of US, India and Japan.
Yesterday
Pampered pooches ride Japan’s Shinkansen in style
Paws aboard! A pet-friendly service premiers on the iconic train as calls grow for easier pet travel.
2 days ago
Naomi Osaka unsure on Wimbledon after ranking points decision
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka is not sure if she will play Wimbledon after ranking points were stripped from the event.
Yesterday
French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek beats Lesia Tsurenko as Naomi Osaka loses
World number one Iga Swiatek shows why she is the overwhelming favourite for the French Open with a rapid first-round win.
Yesterday
Women awarded damages over Japan exam discrimination
Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female medical students in entrance exams.
5 days ago
Gambler to pay back Japanese Covid-19 fund he spent
The man’s lawyer said his client gambled the pay-out after it was mistakenly paid to his bank account.
6 days ago
Man gambles away huge accidental Covid payment in Japan
The Japanese man’s lawyer says the 46.3m yen ($357,400) meant for 463 people cannot be paid back.
7 days ago
Diamond League: Dina Asher-Smith third on return since injury at Tokyo Olympics
Watch as Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith finishes third in the 200m at the opening meeting of the Diamond League in Doha, Qatar as America’s Gabrielle Thomas is first with Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson second.
About a week ago
Toyota cuts production due to Covid lockdown in Shanghai
Tesla has reportedly also halted most production at its Shanghai plant due to problems sourcing parts.
2 weeks ago
UK and Japan sign military agreement amid Russia concerns
Boris Johnson and counterpart Fumio Kishida urge unity in the face of “autocratic, coercive powers”.
3 weeks ago