Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
Super Nintendo World opening delayed by Japan’s virus outbreak
Nintendo’s first theme park, modelled on levels of its Mario games, was due to open on 4 February.
Yesterday
Origami Yodas and animals have ‘got me through lockdown’
Alex Ray says that since the March lockdown his paper passion has “gone a bit crazy”.
2 days ago
Shooting from the bathroom, aiming for the shed? How GB Para-shooter trains at home
Para-shooter Ryan Cockbill, who has been selected for the Tokyo ParalympicsGB squad, explains how he is able to train from home.
2 days ago
Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan
Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.
4 days ago
Tokyo 2020: No guarantee Olympics will go ahead, says IOC’s Pound
Dick Pound, the longest serving member of the International Olympic Committee, remains uncertain whether Tokyo 2020 will go ahead.
8 days ago
Sue Campbell: Phil Neville will be Team GB coach at Tokyo Olympics if he stays
England manager Phil Neville will lead Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics if he does not take the managerial vacancy at Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
About a week ago
Honda’s Swindon factory temporarily suspends production
The car manufacturer blames global supply delays for the latest disruption at its Swindon factory.
About a week ago
Phil Neville: Outgoing England manager’s Team GB job in doubt after Inter Miami link
Phil Neville’s role as Great Britain’s women’s football manager at the Tokyo Olympics would be in doubt were he to take charge at Inter Miami.
About a week ago
Covid: Japan’s top sumo wrestler infected with coronavirus
Hakuho, the Mongolian-born grand champion, has tested positive for the virus.
About a week ago
Women’s football: Who makes your Team GB starting XI?
Select your Team GB women’s football starting XI for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
2 weeks ago