Here are some recent Japan-related news items from the BBC News website.
PlayStation 5: Sony confident coronavirus won’t change release plans
The CEO of PlayStation reveals how it’s responded to coronavirus as it prepares to release the PS5.
6 hours ago
Nissan backs UK plant but protests erupt in Spain
Almost 3,000 jobs will be lost in Spain but the carmaker says its Sunderland factory will stay open.
Yesterday
Athletes back Olympic Federation of Ireland call for Covid-19 restrictions to be eased to assist Irish Olympians
Athletes back the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s call for exemptions to current Covid-19 restrictions to assist competitors training for the Tokyo Games.
8 hours ago
Man charged over deadly Kyoto animation studio fire
The arson attack killed 36 people at the Kyoto Animation headquarters in Japan last July.
3 days ago
Terrace House: Reality show cancels season after Hana Kimura death
The Japanese reality show is under scrutiny after Hana Kimura death’s amid cyber-bullying claims.
2 days ago
George Kruis: England and Saracens lock to move to Japan at end of season
England and Saracens lock George Kruis will join Japanese Top League side Panasonic Wild Knights on a one-year contract at the end of the season.
4 days ago
Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22
The wrestler turned Netflix Reality TV personality had posted about online bullying before she died.
6 days ago
Naomi Osaka: Japanese tennis star becomes world’s highest-paid female athlete
Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka overtakes US rival Serena Williams to become the world’s highest-paid female athlete.
7 days ago
Carlos Ghosn: US ex-Green Beret and son arrested over escape from Japan
The former soldier and his son are detained for allegedly helping the ex-Nissan boss flee Japan.
About a week ago
IOC’s Thomas Bach accepts Tokyo Olympics would have to be cancelled if not held in 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach says he understands why the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games would have to be cancelled if it cannot take place next summer.
About a week ago
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