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Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.

Japan approves plan to release radioactive water into sea

Most experts say the plan is safe but locals, environmentalists and neighbouring countries are not happy.

15 hours ago

The 100-year-old temple clock has started ticking again after an aftershock hit the region.

2 days ago

Molly Renshaw looks set for a place at Tokyo 2020 after winning gold and setting a new British record in the 200m breaststroke at the Olympic trials.

13 hours ago

Most experts say it’s a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy.

3 days ago

With 100 days until the Olympic opening ceremony, how prepared are Tokyo and Team GB for the rescheduled Games?

2 days ago

With 100 days until the start of the rearranged Tokyo Olympics, here’s a chance to test how much you know about the Games’ history.

2 days ago

Asil Sultani discusses fleeing Afghanistan as a child and how he hopes to represent Team Refugee in karate at the Tokyo 2020.

2 days ago

The Olympics are going to look and feel very different this year, but there is still so much to look forward to from “The Greatest Show on Earth”.

2 days ago

British Judo is investigating a number of cases in which coaches have been arrested for sexual offences, the BBC has learned.

4 days ago

Hideki Matsuyama holds on to win the Masters by one shot and become the first Japanese man to claim a major title.

4 days ago