Japan: News
25 Dec 2024
AsiaGlobal recession in 2025? Rising inflation, geopolitics fuel economic uncertainty
As 2025 nears, worries of a possible global recession are growing louder. This is because a few major economies are showing evident signs of stress.
24 Dec 2024
GermanyLow birth rates, aging population make South Korea 'super-aged society'
South Korea has officially been designated a "super-aged society," with 20% of its population now aged 65 or older.
23 Dec 2024
Climate ChangeWhy Japan has eased bear-shooting laws
Amid a sharp increase in bear encounters and attacks in populated areas, Japan will relax its hunting laws.
19 Dec 2024
WorldJapan: Fukushima to publicly shame people who break garbage rules
The city of Fukushima in Japan has planned to introduce stricter garbage disposal rules from March 2025.
17 Dec 2024
Kalki 2898 ADPrabhas injures ankle on 'Fauji' set; cancels Japan tour
Prabhas, who is currently shooting for Hanu Raghavapudi's war drama Fauji, has injured his ankle.
16 Dec 2024
LGBTQ+Netflix renews LGBTQ+ series amid Japan's same-sex marriage debate
Netflix has renewed its groundbreaking Japanese reality series, The Boyfriend, for a second season.
10 Dec 2024
TokyoTokyo government introduces 4-day workweek to boost fertility rates
The Tokyo government has announced plans to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees from April.
06 Dec 2024
BBCJ-pop legend Miho Nakayama found dead at 54; investigation underway
Miho Nakayama, a beloved icon of Japanese pop culture as an actor and singer, was discovered dead at her Tokyo home on Friday. She was 54.
06 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'Trump administration restarted Quad, it deserves credit for take-off': Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he expects continued support from United States President-elect Donald Trump for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad).
03 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI-powered 'washing machine' can bathe you in 15 minutes
Japanese company, Science Co, is changing the game of personal hygiene with its latest invention - an AI powered "washing machine" designed for humans.
03 Dec 2024
Harry Potter'Harry Potter' replica swords recalled in Japan: Here's why
Full-sized replica swords, sold as souvenirs at a Harry Potter exhibition in Tokyo, have been recalled for violating Japan's strict weapons control law.
02 Dec 2024
LifestyleUnveiling Mashiko, Japan: Pottery and cherry blossoms
The charming town of Mashiko, Japan, offers a unique experience: the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Mashiko pottery making, and witness the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in spring.
29 Nov 2024
Panasonic'God of management': Panasonic resurrects late founder as AI model
Panasonic has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model, replicating its late founder Konosuke Matsushita.
29 Nov 2024
ChinaEurope's most powerful warship approaches Indo-Pacific amid China's maritime expansion
A French carrier strike group, headed by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, has set sail for the Indo-Pacific region.
26 Nov 2024
SpaceXJapanese space agency aborts rocket engine test due to fire
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was forced to abort an engine test for its Epsilon S rocket today, after a fire broke out at the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.
25 Nov 2024
BengaluruHow IndiGo and Japan Airlines's codeshare deal will benefit travelers
IndiGo and Japan Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement to boost connectivity between India and Japan.
23 Nov 2024
Health & WellnessEdible algae could be key to youthful skin: Here's how
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, have long piqued scientific interest owing to their unique properties and potential health benefits.
15 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia, China ministers to meet for 1st time post-border truce
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun next week, the first ministerial-level contact since the recent troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
15 Nov 2024
LifestyleThe symphony of seasons: Celebrating Japanese haiku poetry
Haiku is a Japanese poetic form that distills the fleeting beauty of existence, often reflecting on nature and the seasons.
15 Nov 2024
TokyoPrincess Yuriko, Japan's oldest royal member, dies at 101
Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, has passed away at the age of 101.
14 Nov 2024
Science and TechnologyGroundbreaking stem cell transplant restores vision in multiple patients
In a global first, a groundbreaking stem cell transplant has successfully restored the vision of three people with severe corneal damage.
13 Nov 2024
NagoyaWhy Japanese politician proposed ban on women marrying after 25
Japan's Conservative Party leader Naoki Hyakuta has sparked controversy with his recent comments on boosting the country's birthrate.
13 Nov 2024
Jensen HuangSoftBank's supercomputer bags priority access to NVIDIA's new-gen AI chips
SoftBank has bagged a priority position in the queue for NVIDIA's new-generation Blackwell AI chips, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed.
11 Nov 2024
Amitabh BachchanAfter India domination, 'Kalki' heads to Japan in January
The mythological sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, is set for a grand release in Japan on January 3.
08 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia's patent filings surge nearly 16%, enters global top 10
India has seen a whopping 15.7% growth in patent filings in 2023, with 64,480 applications, as per a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
07 Nov 2024
AppleHow Trump's 'America-First' policy could impact US-India ties
Donald Trump's re-election as the United States President has reignited conversations about the future of US-India ties, especially in the domains of trade and immigration.
07 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia dominates QS Asia university rankings, surpasses China
India has outshined China in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, with a record 162 Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) making the cut.
06 Nov 2024
SonySony discontinues flagship $9,000 photography drone after bumpy journey
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its high-end Airpeak S1 drone, which was designed specifically for use with the company's mirrorless cameras.
05 Nov 2024
MarsJapan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
05 Nov 2024
COVID-19Japan: High school boys' first kiss rate hits 1970s low
A recent survey by the Japanese Association for Sex Education (JASE) has highlighted a drastic decline in high school boys' first kiss.
01 Nov 2024
AccidentsJapan: Jail-time for those cycling using phone or drunk
Cyclists in Japan now face harsh punishment for using mobile phones while riding.
31 Oct 2024
ChinaTaiwan shuts down as largest storm since 1996 hits land
Typhoon Kong-rey, the strongest storm to hit Taiwan since Typhoon Herb in 1996, hit the island's southeast coast on Thursday.
30 Oct 2024
WorldMount Fuji experiences longest snowless period recorded in history
Japan's Mount Fuji, the country's highest peak and a national symbol, has stayed without its iconic snowcap till Tuesday.
29 Oct 2024
Upcoming MoviesHaruki Murakami's 'After the Quake' short-stories set for film adaptation
The Japanese company, Bitters End, has acquired international rights for the film adaptation of After the Quake, a collection of short stories by celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami, reported Variety.
27 Oct 2024
GaganyaanGaganyaan to launch in 2026, Chandrayaan-4 in 2028: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairperson S Somanath has revealed new timelines for India's future space missions.
23 Oct 2024
OsakaJapan's solution to surging knife-attacks are 'umbrellas'; how they work
Amid a rise in knife attacks, Japan will be placing hundreds of blade-resistant umbrellas on its trains.
12 Oct 2024
RobotsMeet Casio's Moflin: Robotic pet that cuddles and calms you
Casio has unveiled its latest innovation - a robotic pet named Moflin.
11 Oct 2024
Ramayana'Ramayana: Legend of Prince Rama' release postponed last-minute—here's why
The much-anticipated animated film, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, has been postponed from its initial release date of Friday (October 18). The announcement was made by the makers on Friday.
11 Oct 2024
Social MediaNobuyo Oyama, the iconic voice of Doraemon, dies at 90
Nobuyo Oyama, the legendary Japanese voice actor famous for voicing the anime character Doraemon, has passed away at the age of 90.
10 Oct 2024
WorldChimpanzees face food shortage as zookeeper steals, sells their food
A 47-year-old zookeeper at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka prefecture, western Japan, has been accused of stealing food meant for animals under his care.
08 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle wants to use nuclear energy to power data centers
In a bid to meet the rising demand for electricity driven by the AI boom, Google is actively looking at nuclear power as a potential energy source for its data centers.
05 Oct 2024
Guinness World RecordsJapanese machine to generate fusion energy sets Guinness World Record
The JT-60SA, a tokamak device co-developed by Japan and Europe, has set a world record by achieving a plasma volume of 160 cubic meters.
03 Oct 2024
Self-Defense ForcesWWII-era US bomb explodes at Japanese airport, 80 flights canceled
An unexploded World War II-era bomb from the United States went off at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday.
02 Oct 2024
Department of CommerceCentre mulls 'Made in India' label to boost global recognition
The Indian government is currently deliberating a scheme aimed at establishing a 'Made in India' label, as per a PTI report.
28 Sep 2024
DelhiDon't miss 'Demon Slayer,' 'Your Name' at Delhi Anime Fest
The capital city of India, Delhi, is set to host a vibrant cultural celebration this weekend, Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! (MMAJ), organized by the Japan Consulate in collaboration with Crunchyroll.
27 Sep 2024
ChinaWho is Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's next prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba has emerged victorious in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida.
27 Sep 2024
AppleJapan's biggest chip equipment maker plans expansion in India
Tokyo Electron, Japan's leading chip equipment manufacturer, is planning to expand its operations in India.
26 Sep 2024
Emmanuel MacronMacron backs permanent UNSC seat for India
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
26 Sep 2024
DNAJapan: World's longest-serving death row inmate now declared innocent
Iwao Hakamata, an 88-year-old Japanese man who has spent over five decades on death row, was declared innocent by a court in Japan on Thursday.
26 Sep 2024
Telugu FilmsAfter India domination, 'Hanu-Man' to release in Japan
The Telugu blockbuster Hanu-Man is set to make its debut in Japan on October 4.
25 Sep 2024
ChinaJapan could get first woman or youngest-ever PM on Friday
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership vote on Friday, which could result in the country's first female or youngest-ever prime minister.
25 Sep 2024
IslamabadWhy Saudi Arabia is furious over Pakistan's 'export' of beggars
Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding the influx of beggars entering the kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage.
20 Sep 2024
Mumbai'Sorted life,' 'no baggage': Mumbai firm's bizarre requirements for employees
A Reddit post highlighting a job vacancy at a company based in Mumbai has stirred up controversy due to its unusual requirement for employees.
19 Sep 2024
Electric VehiclesJapan invests $2.44 billion to boost domestic EV battery production
Japan is set to invest a whopping ¥350 billion ($2.44 billion) in subsidies, aimed at bolstering its battery manufacturing sector.
18 Sep 2024
ChinaLess than 1% of top-1,600 Japanese companies led by women
A recent survey has revealed a significant gender imbalance in Japan's corporate leadership.
17 Sep 2024
Disney+ HotstarFilming, storyline: What's next for Emmy-winning epic 'Shogun'
Shogun, the popular period drama series on Disney+ Hotstar, has made Emmy history by securing 18 wins in a single season.
16 Sep 2024
HBO'Shogun' smashes Emmy records with 18 wins in one season
FX's drama Shogun has made history at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards by securing a record-breaking 18 wins in a single season.
15 Sep 2024
IndiaIndia seeks South Korean, Japanese investments to boost shipbuilding sector
India is actively seeking investments and technology transfer from South Korea and Japan, with the aim of establishing shipbuilding and ship repair clusters.
12 Sep 2024
InstagramSRK's 'Jawan' set for a grand Japan release in November!
After Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, Shah Rukh Khan's 2023 blockbuster Jawan is set to make its debut in Japanese theaters this year.
11 Sep 2024
RobotsJapan deploys robot to retrieve nuclear waste from Fukushima
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has deployed a robot named Telesco, into the Unit 2 reactor at the defunct Fukushima nuclear power plant.
06 Sep 2024
ChinaUS restricts exports of quantum computing, chip-making tech to China
The Biden administration has introduced new export controls on crucial technologies such as quantum computing and semiconductor goods.
