Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
Living through Japan’s hottest summer on record
Japan is experiencing record-breaking heat — and summer has hardly begun.
4 days ago
Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit
Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.
4 days ago
Japan swelters in worst heatwave since 1875
Unrelenting temperatures break records for June as officials warn of a looming power shortage.
5 days ago
Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights
Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.
7 days ago
Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold
The move by the UK, US, Canada and Japan will “strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine”, the UK PM says.
About a week ago
USS Samuel B Roberts: World’s deepest shipwreck discovered
The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.
About a week ago
Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city’s personal details
A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.
About a week ago
Toyota recalls electric cars over concerns about loose wheels
The bZ4X is the Japanese motor industry giant’s first mass-produced all-electric vehicle.
About a week ago
Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional
The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law.
2 weeks ago
Takumi Minamino: Liverpool agree £15.5m deal with Monaco for Japan international
Liverpool agree to sell Japan international Takumi Minamino to Monaco in an 18m euros (£15.5m) deal.
2 weeks ago
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