Japan: News
18 Jan 2024
BusinessMeet Mitsuko Tottori: Japan Airlines' cabin attendant turned president
Japan Airlines (JAL) has made history by appointing Mitsuko Tottori (59) as its first female president, effective April 1.
15 Jan 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI system informs which cows will give birth soon
Nikon has introduced an AI-powered setup capable of notifying farmers when a cow is about to give birth, per Kyodo News.
14 Jan 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea launches ballistic missile toward the sea
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, according to its neighboring nations.
12 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismLadakh among NYT's top 52 places to go in 2024
Annually, The New York Times curates a list of 52 destinations deemed worthy of exploration.
10 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismSix countries tie for world's most powerful passports in 2024
The 2024 Henley Passport Index has announced a historic six-way tie for the world's most powerful passport.
09 Jan 2024
EarthquakePowerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan again, no tsunami warning yet
A major earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck central Japan on Tuesday (local time) causing strong tremors.
03 Jan 2024
EarthquakeDeath toll nears 70 in Japan earthquake, search operations continue
At least 64 people lost their lives in Monday's devastating earthquake of 7.5 magnitude that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in Japan, reported Kyodo News.
02 Jan 2024
TokyoTokyo: Passenger plane collides with Coast Guard aircraft; 5 dead
A Japan Airlines plane carrying nearly 400 people caught fire as it landed on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday evening (local time), BBC reported.
02 Jan 2024
Jr NTRJr. NTR returns from Japan, expresses shock over earthquakes
RRR actor Jr. NTR returned from a vacation in Japan on Monday and was shocked by the series of powerful earthquakes that struck the country.
02 Jan 2024
EarthquakeJapan earthquake: 155 jolts recorded, 30 dead; tsunami warnings lifted
Japan has witnessed at least 155 earthquakes since Monday, including a powerful 7.6-magnitude quake in Ishikawa, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
01 Jan 2024
EarthquakeJapan: 7.6-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in coastal areas
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures, on Monday (local time).
31 Dec 2023
DenmarkWeird and unusual New Year's Eve traditions around the world
As the calendar turns, various cultures worldwide usher in the New Year with a range of peculiar traditions.
27 Dec 2023
MoonJapan's SLIM probe to attempt historic Moon landing in January
Japan is preparing for its first-ever lunar landing with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) probe in January.
19 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiIndia's diplomacy in 2023: A year of milestones
India has made some significant strides lately in the global diplomatic arena.
19 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismJapan promotes passport; offers 5,000 yen travel credit to holders
Although Japan boasts one of the strongest passports globally, granting visa-free access to 192 countries, only around 15% of its citizens take advantage of this privilege.
17 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismSafest popular tourist destinations for solo female travelers
While solo travel brings its own joy, it also carries certain risks, especially for women.
16 Dec 2023
LifestyleOvercome laziness with these effective Japanese techniques
Overcoming procrastination and laziness is a common challenge many face in a world that constantly demands more.
11 Dec 2023
Godzilla'Mothra' to 'Godzilla': Best Japanese 'kaiju' movies
"Kaiju" literally means strange beasts or giant monsters.
08 Dec 2023
BusinessJapan's Q3 GDP shrinks by 2.9%, steepest since pandemic peak
In Q3, Japan's economy took a bigger hit than expected, shrinking by 2.9% instead of the predicted 2.1%, according to the country's Cabinet Office.
07 Dec 2023
FoodMizuame: The sweet secret behind Japanese confectionery
Mizuame, also referred to as "water candy" is a Japanese sweetener characterized by its clear, thick, and sticky liquid form.
06 Dec 2023
MoonJapan gears up for first-ever moon landing on January 19
Japan aims to make history with its SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft, which is scheduled to land on the Moon on January 19.
04 Dec 2023
TechnologyTop 5 facts about world's largest nuclear fusion reactor
The world's largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor, called JT-60SA, has officially begun operations in Japan.
28 Nov 2023
BooksWhat is a Haiku? Japan's beloved poetry format, explained
Haiku, a revered form of Japanese poetry, captivates with its ability to distill profound beauty within simplicity.
28 Nov 2023
WeddingsWeird wedding rituals around the world
Wedding rituals, seemingly steeped in tradition and romance, often harbor surprising histories.
26 Nov 2023
Health & WellnessExploring the serenity of Japan's sauna culture
In Japan, where ancient traditions harmonize with modern living, the sauna experience has evolved into a cultural retreat, offering relaxation for both body and soul.
23 Nov 2023
Weird StoriesJapanese companies hire 'handsome weeping boys' who wipe employees' tears
Companies in Japan have found a new (and "handsome"!) way to ease workplace stress among employees.
20 Nov 2023
Stock MarketJapanese stocks hit their highest point in 33 years
Stocks in Japan hit their highest levels since 1990 on Monday, driven by strong earnings and international demand, while China's central bank pushed the yuan higher.
20 Nov 2023
SkincareJ-beauty: A deep dive into Japan's skincare philosophy
Asian skincare has become the buzzword in the beauty and makeup industry. K-beauty or Korean beauty has been in trend for a long time. Now it's time to move on to J-beauty or Japanese beauty.
15 Nov 2023
BusinessJapan's GDP shrinks over 2% amid high inflation
Japan's economy shrank by 2.1% in the July-September quarter driven by slow consumption and exports, ending two quarters of growth.
13 Nov 2023
FoodGratitude before meal: The essence of saying 'itadakimasu'
If you have been following Japanese culture, you must have come across the phrase "itadakimasu."
13 Nov 2023
WorldJapan's vice finance minister resigns over tax arrears: Report
Japan's senior Vice Finance Minister, Kenji Kanda, reportedly stepped down on Monday after a magazine claimed his company failed to pay taxes, dealing another major blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration.
10 Nov 2023
Manish Tewari'I work on Sundays': Manish Tewari advocates 70-hour work week
Congress veteran Manish Tewari, on Friday, endorsed the suggestion made by Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy for young individuals to commit to a 70-hour work week in order to enhance India's productivity.
09 Nov 2023
WorldNew isle formed in Japan due to underwater volcanic eruption
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have reported that an explosive underwater volcano that erupted at the end of October created a new mass of land off the coast of Japan.
08 Nov 2023
Hamas3 Hamas leaders worth $11 billion, enjoy luxury in Qatar
Hamas, the terror group responsible for the killing of over 1,400 civilians in southern Israel on October 7, has three top leaders with a combined net worth of $11 billion, the New York Post reported.
06 Nov 2023
IndiaBlackstone targets India, Japan as top Asian markets for 2024
Blackstone, the world's leading alternative asset manager, has pinpointed India and Japan as its most active Asian markets for deals in 2024.
02 Nov 2023
SoftBank GroupSoftBank raises $799 million in Japan's first bond-type stock listing
SoftBank Group has raised 120 billion yen (around $799 million) in Japan's inaugural bond-type share listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
01 Nov 2023
FashionCelebrating sashiko: Timeless Japanese embroidery style
Sashiko, a traditional Japanese embroidery style, is a captivating art form that weaves together intricate patterns, a rich history, and impeccable craftsmanship.
24 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia to surpass Japan as world's third-largest economy by 2030
India is on track to surpass Japan as the world's third-largest economy by 2030 with a GDP of $7.3 trillion, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence.
23 Oct 2023
GoogleAfter US, Japan launches antitrust probe into Google
Japan's Fair Trade Commission is examining Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., for possible antitrust violations.
21 Oct 2023
Happy Birthday'Batman Begins,' 'The Last Samurai': Ken Watanabe's globally acclaimed films
Japanese actor Ken Watanabe is celebrating his 64th birthday on Saturday.
