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The snow crab displayed at the auction at Tottori port

Crab fetches record $46,000 at auction in Japan

The fire destroyed the main part of the building

Fire engulfs World Heritage castle in Japan

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito completes his ascension to the ancient Chrysanthemum throne

In Pictures: The enthronement of Japan's Emperor

China's economy is now expected to grow 6.1% this year, according to the IMF's World Economic Outlook report

IMF trims 2019 China growth forecast as US tariffs bite

Business / 15 Oct

Pumping operations were being carried out where floodwaters submerged homes and vehicles after Typhoon Hagibis

Rescuers work around the clock after Typhoon Hagibis

The Enterprise Ireland - IDA Ireland trade mission comes against the backdrop of Brexit and the importance of diversifying Irish exports

50 Irish companies in Japan on trade mission

Business / 14 Oct

Vast swaths of low-lying land in central and eastern Japan have been flooded

Japan sends in troops after deadly typhoon floods towns

Surging waves generated by typhoon Hagibis hit the seashore in Mihama, Mie Prefecture, in Japan today

Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall on Japanese coast

Hagibis is predicted to be one of the most violent typhoons to hit the region in recent years

Rugby World Cup games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis

More than 160,000 residents fled nearby towns in the aftermath in 2011 as radiation from the reactors contaminated water, food and air

Former executives cleared of negligence over Fukushima

The Japan focused campaign aims to promote Ireland as a great place to trade with, to invest in, as a place to study and to visit on holiday

Irish trade, food attractions in Japan focused campaign

Business / 19 Sep

Japan's economy grew an annualised 1.3% rate in the three months from April to June, revised Cabinet Office data shows

Japan downgrades Q2 GDP as trade war hits investment

Business / 09 Sep

Rugby keeps the players active and offers a ready-made social life

Age no barrier for 86-year-old Japanese rugby player

News Lens / 06 Sep

A partial tail was first found in northern Japan in 2013 and later excavations revealed the entire skeleton

Japanese scientists find new dinosaur species

People are rescued by defence force members in Takeo, Saga prefecture

Record rain in south Japan brings flooding, kills two

Researchers said 'The tail keeps balance like a pendulum'

'Tails' could help older people keep their balance

News Lens / 14 Aug

Japanese consumers generally eat less meat than Americans and their cuisine features items like tofu, but vegan and vegetarian diets are uncommon

Beyond Meat shelves plans to enter Japan

Business / 09 Aug

The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone will be released in September despite trade dispute

Samsung to release Galaxy Fold despite trade dispute

Science and Technology / 25 Jul

Nissan, Japan's second biggest car maker, today posted a 98.5% plunge in first-quarter operating profits

Nissan to axe 12,500 jobs after Q1 profit drops 98.5%

Business / 25 Jul

South Korea scrambled F-15 fighter jets in response to the intrusions (File pic)

South Korea fires warning shots at Russian aircraft

Flowers are placed near the site of the fire

Japan studio president mourns loss of staff after fire

Mourners lay flowers and pray outside the Kyoto animation studio

Animation fans pay respects at destroyed Japan studio

A 41-year-old man has been taken into custody after the blaze

Death toll in suspected Japan arson attack rises to 33

Hayabusa2 was launched in 2014

Hayabusa2 set for final touchdown on distant asteroid

Science / 10 Jul

Fishermen peel the skin off a Baird's beaked whale at Wada Port, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan in 2009

A history of whaling in Japan

News Lens / 01 Jul

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