Japan: News
25 Mar 2025
TokyoWhat happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan prepares action plan
Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures in case of a possible eruption of Mount Fuji.
25 Mar 2025
WorldWorld's longest-serving death row inmate awarded record compensation in Japan
Japanese man Iwao Hakamata, who spent almost five decades on death row before being acquitted of murder last year, has been awarded 217 million yen ($1.45 million) in compensation.
24 Mar 2025
WorldJapanese restaurant chain's stock plunges after rodent found in soup
Zensho Holdings, the parent of the popular Japanese restaurant chain Sukiya, has seen a sharp fall in its stock value.
23 Mar 2025
IndiaIndia's electronics, auto sectors open doors to Japanese investments
India's ambition to become a global manufacturing hub for electronics, semiconductors, and automobiles is opening new investment avenues for Japanese companies.
22 Mar 2025
Coca-ColaCoca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine runs without a power outlet
Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch the world's first hydrogen-powered vending machines at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
21 Mar 2025
Mallikarjun Kharge₹259cr spent on foreign visits: Who pays for Modi's trips
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits from May 2022 to December 2024 cost ₹258.9 crore, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
21 Mar 2025
TechnologyFirst 3D-printed train station to be built in 6 hours
Japan's West Japan Railway (JR West) will build the world's first-ever 3D-printed train station.
20 Mar 2025
TokyoHow a domestic terrorist attack forced Japan to remove dustbins
Japan is seeing the slow reappearance of trash cans in places like parks and train stations, a sight that had largely disappeared since 1995.
19 Mar 2025
OdishaJapanese woman cleans Odisha beach, inspiring locals to act
In an extraordinary gesture of love for the environment, Akie Doi, a 38-year-old Japanese tourist, has taken it upon herself to clean the Puri beach in Odisha.
18 Mar 2025
LifestyleThe Japanese secret to a long and healthy life—revealed!
Okinawa, a set of islands in Japan, is famous for the extraordinary longevity of its people.
14 Mar 2025
ChinaChina deports Japanese tourist for exposing buttocks at Great Wall
Two Japanese tourists were detained for two weeks and then deported from China after they took inappropriate photos at the Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
13 Mar 2025
LifestyleThe fascinating story of Japan's favorite mochi
Mochi, the iconic Japanese rice cake, boasts a rich history spanning over 1,000 years.
13 Mar 2025
LifestyleDive into Japan's underwater tea ceremonies
Japan's underwater tea ceremony is a mesmerizing fusion of traditional rituals and the ethereal beauty of the aquatic world.
12 Mar 2025
Lifestyle5 unique fashion traditions from Japanese culture
Japanese culture has so much to offer, especially when it comes to its unique fashion traditions that have been perfected over centuries.
12 Mar 2025
Ajit DovalTulsi Gabbard in India next week; who is she meeting
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will visit India during her multi-nation tour across the Indo-Pacific.
12 Mar 2025
Donald Trump'India imposes 150% tariff on alcohol, not helping....': White House
The White House has condemned India's 150% tariff on American alcohol and 100% tariff on agricultural products.
11 Mar 2025
Narendra ModiUS intel chief Tulsi Gabbard to visit India
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has announced that she will be visiting India as part of a wider Indo-Pacific tour.
11 Mar 2025
BookMyShowGuns N' Roses return to India with Mumbai concert
Famous rock band Guns N' Roses is coming back to India after 12 years, with a concert at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on May 17.
11 Mar 2025
LifestyleUnfolding the past: The ancient art of Japanese paper cutting
Japanese paper cutting art, or kirigami, is a traditional craft that involves cutting and folding paper to create beautiful designs.
10 Mar 2025
NissanNissan unveils autonomous driving tech to take on Google's Waymo
Japanese carmaker Nissan has finally unveiled its autonomous driving technology.
06 Mar 2025
LifestyleFor hikers: Don't miss Japan's scenic temple treks
Japan's landscape is a fusion of natural splendor and cultural history, with hidden temples nestled in mountain trails serving as serene retreats.
06 Mar 2025
Lifestyle5 fascinating facts about Japanese tea ceremonies
The Japanese tea ceremony, also called chanoyu or sado, is a traditional cultural activity that centers around the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea.
06 Mar 2025
LifestyleAn introduction to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower design
Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a world of harmony, balance, and simplicity.
03 Mar 2025
Air IndiaAir India shifts Delhi-Tokyo flights from Narita to Haneda Airport
In a major development, Air India has announced a strategic shift in its Delhi-bound flight operations from Narita Airport to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
02 Mar 2025
RobotsThis AI-driven humanoid robot can assist in elderly care
Japan is now testing a humanoid robot, called AIREC (AI-driven Robot for Embrace and Care), to assist in elderly care.
28 Feb 2025
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India, Japan to exchange currencies up to $75B—Why it matters
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the renewal of a $75 billion bilateral currency swap agreement with Japan.
28 Feb 2025
Travel And TourismJapan: World's smallest park measures just 2.6 square feet
A park in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture has been officially recognized as the world's smallest by Guinness World Records.
28 Feb 2025
Sexual AssaultThis Japanese Oscar-nominated documentary faces ban in own country
Japanese journalist and director Shiori Ito investigates her own sexual assault case in the Oscar-nominated documentary Black Box Diaries.
28 Feb 2025
COVID-19Will Japan go extinct?
Japan's birth rate has reached a historic low, with just 720,988 births recorded in 2024.
19 Feb 2025
Anirudh RavichanderRajinikanth's 'Jailer' to hit Japanese theaters on February 21
Superstar Rajinikanth's action thriller, Jailer, helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, will be making its way to Japanese theaters on February 21.
19 Feb 2025
Shinzo AbeMan who attacked Japan's ex-PM Kishida sentenced to 10 years
Ryuji Kimura, a 25-year-old Japanese man, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
16 Feb 2025
ChinaJapanese firms shift focus to India for supply chain diversification
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese firms are turning to India as part of their 'China Plus One' strategy.
15 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump announces plan to impose auto tariffs by April 2
US President Donald Trump has announced his plans to impose tariffs on imported automobiles around April 2.
11 Feb 2025
Canada10 countries, including India, most affected by Trump's steel tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports.
04 Feb 2025
Grammy AwardsBianca Censori's 'nude' Grammy look could cost Ye $20M
Rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his wife, Bianca Censori are likely to face the fallout of their recent controversial appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
03 Feb 2025
ChatGPTOpenAI, SoftBank partner to offer custom AI services to corporates
OpenAI and SoftBank Group have announced a strategic partnership to create and market an innovative enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) system, "Cristal intelligence."
30 Jan 2025
OsakaAhead of Expo 2025, Osaka enforces public smoking ban
Osaka has implemented a public smoking ban from January 27, ahead of hosting Expo 2025.
28 Jan 2025
Aamir KhanJapan Academy 2024: 'Laapataa Ladies' nominated for Best International Film
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, may have missed out on an Academy Award nomination, but it has been shortlisted for Best International Film at the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024.
27 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpUS Steel's merger with Nippon Steel challenged by activist investor
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has launched a proxy battle against US Steel.
24 Jan 2025
InflationJapan raises interest rates to highest level since 2008
In a historic move, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its short-term policy rate by a 25 basis points to 0.5%.
23 Jan 2025
Sexual AssaultJ-pop icon Masahiro Nakai retires amid sexual misconduct claims
Masahiro Nakai, popular name in Japan's entertainment industry and ex-member of SMAP boyband, has announced retirement after being accused of sexual misconduct.
20 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump may take over 200 executive actions on Day 1
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025.
17 Jan 2025
Social MediaJapanese man earns ₹5,000/day praising people on streets
A 43-year-old Japanese man, fondly called "Praise Uncle," has been turning heads with his bizarre street service of passionately praising passersby.
16 Jan 2025
Andhra PradeshChandrababu Naidu proposes 2-child minimum eligibility to contest local polls
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a new policy that would allow only people with more than two children to contest in municipal and panchayat elections.
