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

Yasukuni Shrine: Japan’s ex-PM Abe visits controversial memorial

Shinzo Abe, who last visited the Yasukuni Shrine in 2013, made the trip days after stepping down.

5 hours ago

Who will win the console war this Christmas? We take a look at the new Xbox and Playstation.

22 hours ago

With more than 75 million consoles sold, Nintendo is finally letting the 3DS’ battery run out.

2 days ago

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama holes an incredible chip on a “magic” first green at the US Open at Winged Foot, New York.

14 hours ago

Sony opts not to undercut its rival this time round but instead will rely on exclusives to woo gamers.

3 days ago

US Open champion Naomi Osaka pulls out of the French Open, which is scheduled to start on 27 September, with a hamstring injury.

Yesterday

What we know about the new leader who replaces long-time premier Shinzo Abe.

3 days ago

Yoshihide Suga has won the vote in parliament, and is largely expected to stay his predecessor’s course.

3 days ago

The firm has confirmed it is pulling out of what would have been Wales’ biggest energy project.

3 days ago

The firm is pulling out of what would have been Wales’ biggest energy project, a council says.

4 days ago