Japan

The latest news, features and stories on the country Japan, including travel advice, weather news and more. It is an island country in East Asia in the northwest Pacific Ocean and its capital city is Tokyo.

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Airline offering same-day baggage delivery for passengers who prefer not to carry luggage

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Gran jailed after 'online lover' hid £800,000 worth of meth in suitcase

These weird and wonderful Christmas traditions will make you want to move country

Inside the world's biggest storm that measured a staggering 1,380 miles

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Number 10 gives verdict on if there will be an extra bank holiday next year

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Travel expert warns packing these everyday items could see you breaking the law

Mysterious 'doomsday fish' washes ashore for second time this year

Strong magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Japan 10km under sea level

Tourist arrested for defacing one of Tokyo's most famous shrines

Japan's Prime Minister dozes off during his own re-election

Convenience store chain closing 444 stores – while opening 600 in new format

Mount Fuji's snowcap finally forms after breaking worrying 130-year record

Six of the world's weirdest and most wonderful Halloween traditions

Getting in to Japan's Nintendo Museum was the same as winning the lottery for me

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