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Now playing Next Japan Japan earthquake: survivors found under the rubble, many still missing Survivors were found in their homes on Friday after an earthquake destroyed their homes on New Year's Day, as the death toll grows to at least 94 people and dozens remain missing. 05/01/2024
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Now playing Next Focus How are cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery. 18/12/2023
Now playing Next explore Off the beaten path in Japan, where locals live in harmony with nature IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JNTO Want an authentic, sustainable travel experience in Japan? Our reporter Anca Ulea explores two Japanese towns where the environment has defined the way of life for generations 15/12/2023
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Now playing Next Focus After the tsunami: Japan’s fishing communities look to the future IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN The earthquake and tsunami of 2011 hit Japan hard. More than a decade on, Euronews travels to the country’s northeastern Tohoku region to find out how fishing communities are bouncing back. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Buddha statues at Japan's Horyuji Temple get their yearly clean The annual cleaning ritual began about 30 years ago after the temple received the UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next Focus Why was Sado Island in Japan known as ‘the Land of Gold’? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN In the 1600s, Japan produced nearly a fifth of the world’s gold and nearly half of that came from Sado. In this episode of Focus, Euronews uncovers the charms of this mythical island. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Sport Day 2 of the Tokyo Grand slam concludes the 2023 Judo Season on a high Welcome back to Tokyo, where the world's best judokas are competing in the final event of the year. In a prestigious showcase of judo, where every match counts, who will rise to the occasion? 03/12/2023