Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
Jade Jones: ‘Third Olympic gold would be best yet’
Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones says she is hoping she will be in the best shape of her career as she aims to make history at the postponed Tokyo Games.
2 days ago
Fall Guys bought by Fortnite maker Epic Games
The deal is “a huge win” for Fall Guys, its team says as it prepares to launch on Xbox and Nintendo.
4 days ago
Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to moon
Yusaku Maezawa says he will pay for the entire trip, so those who come onboard will fly for free.
5 days ago
The couples accused of destroying Japan’s families
An archaic Japanese law requires married couples to adopt the same surname, but many are asking why.
5 days ago
Tokyo 2020: Organisers boost number of women on board
The games’ organising committee aims to have women make up 40% of its board members.
5 days ago
Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan
The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.
6 days ago
Amy Hunt column: Training in Dubai, Olympic event decisions and the late-night essay grind
Tokyo 2020 hopeful Amy Hunt on warm-weather training, late-night essay writing and a big call on her Olympic target.
4 days ago
Covid: Japan asks China to stop anal tests on its citizens
Some Japanese citizens have said the tests for Covid-19 caused them “psychological distress”.
6 days ago
Japan gender equality minister opposes change on separate spouse surnames
Japan’s Tamayo Marukawa signs a document opposing a move for separate surnames for married couples.
About a week ago
Pokémon at 25: Rare cards trade for big money
Rare cards based on the popular Japanese video game and cartoons are regularly fetching six figures.
About a week ago
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