Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
Guinness World Records: Japanese sisters certified world’s oldest twins
Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama from Japan are presented with their awards by Guinness World Records.
2 days ago
Sailing: Anna Burnet and John Gimson win Nacra 17 European Championship
Tokyo 2020 silver medallists John Gimson and Anna Burnet win the Nacra 17 European Championship title following their Olympic success.
2 days ago
‘Looking back, it was an amazing thing I did’
Meet the founder on a 10-year mission to disrupt Japan’s rigid work culture.
6 days ago
Deathloop reviews: ‘Ingenious’ shooter is a contender for game of the year
The action thriller, which takes place in a time loop, delights critics as it debuts on Playstation 5.
7 days ago
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea, South says
It comes days after North Korea tested a long-range cruise missile capable of hitting much of Japan.
8 days ago
Who is Dominic Raab? Karate black-belt who is no stranger to controversy
The Conservative MP loses his job at the foreign office but becomes deputy PM and justice secretary.
8 days ago
CJ Ujah: British Olympic 4x100m relay silver medallist’s ‘B’ sample positive
British Olympic silver medallist CJ Ujah’s ‘B’ sample tests positive, following his initial positive test at the Tokyo Olympics.
About a week ago
Playstation Showcase 2021: What we learned
Sony attempts to turn fan frustration into excitement about new games.
2 weeks ago
Hitachi train cracks due to fatigue and corrosion, report says
A government report reveals why Hitachi trains, which had to be withdrawn, developed cracks.
2 weeks ago
Usain Bolt talks about his new music career
Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt talks to BBC Sport’s Ade Adedoyin about his ambitions for a career in music, Tokyo 2020, the women’s 100m world record, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United.
2 weeks ago
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