Japan: News

06 Jun 2024

Lifestyle

Try this traditional Japanese miso soup recipe at home

Miso soup, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, has warmed hearts and homes for centuries.

06 Jun 2024

Space News

Mars in 40-days: Japanese company plans space elevator by 2050

Japanese company Obayashi Corporation has unveiled plans to construct a space elevator by 2050.

05 Jun 2024

France

Bucheon Film Festival unveils first-ever competition for AI-generated films

South Korea's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan) has launched an AI Film competition featuring 15 titles.

03 Jun 2024

Honda

Japanese auto giants, including Toyota, caught in testing scandal

Several Japanese automakers, including industry leader Toyota, are embroiled in a testing scandal, leading to the suspension of domestic shipments for certain car models.

01 Jun 2024

Box Office

'Godzilla Minus One' now streaming in India: Where to watch

If you're craving adrenaline-pumping thrills, Netflix has just the ticket!

Japan to launch world's first wooden satellite: Know its significance 

Japanese scientists have successfully built the world's first wooden satellite, called LignoSat.

29 May 2024

Chennai

Globe-trotting adventures: World culture fiction for teens

Fiction that explores different cultures and countries serves as a window to the world for teens, enabling them to immerse in diverse traditions, grasp global perspectives, and nurture empathy.

Japan's lawmakers form cross-party group to investigate UFO phenomena

In response to global curiosity about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), Japanese lawmakers have initiated a cross-party group.

27 May 2024

North Korea

North Korea announces plans for second spy satellite launch

North Korea has communicated to Japan its plans to launch a second spy satellite by June 4, as per reports from Japanese media quoting the coastguard.

14 May 2024

Apple

Apple's Vision Pro headset gears up for global debut

Apple is reportedly on the verge of launching its $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset outside the United States for the first time.

13 May 2024

Travel And Tourism

Tokyo urban hiking essentials: What to pack

Tokyo's urban hiking blends the new with the old, offering a unique experience.

09 May 2024

China

The rise of matcha: How it became a global trend

The matcha latte, a unique blend of matcha powder and milk, first emerged in New York's local cafes and coffee shops around 2015.

08 May 2024

China

India's consumer market projected to outgrow Germany, Japan by 2026 

India is projected to become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2026, surpassing both Germany and Japan, according to a report by UBS.

08 May 2024

Travel And Tourism

Tokyo's retro arcade adventures that are enjoyable for gamers

Tokyo, a city celebrated for its advanced technology, also shelters alleys that whisk you to bygone times.

07 May 2024

Film Festival

AI-scripted film to debut at short film festival

The prestigious Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia is set to premiere its first-ever film scripted entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) this year.

07 May 2024

Travel And Tourism

Explore Harajuku's fashion wonderland: Top recommendations

Harajuku stands as Tokyo's vibrant heart of youthful culture, renowned for its explosion of colorful street fashion.

03 May 2024

Joe Biden

White House addresses Biden's 'xenophobic' remarks on Asian countries

The White House recently responded to a controversial statement made by US President Joe Biden at a fundraising event.

02 May 2024

Lifestyle

Tokyo's themed havens for a memorable vacation

In Tokyo, ultramodern skyscrapers and neon lights coexist with the quiet grace of historic temples.

28 Apr 2024

NASA

Japanese satellite successfully interacts with space debris, snaps image

In a significant space mission, a Japanese satellite has successfully interacted with a three-ton chunk of rocket debris, BBC reports.

27 Apr 2024

Kannada Films

Kannada film '777 Charlie' to premiere in Japan in June

Rakshit Shetty and his beloved on-screen companion, labrador Charlie, are all set to captivate audiences once more—this time on the international stage.

26 Apr 2024

World

Why Japan is planning to block view of Mount Fuji

In a bid to control the unruly behavior of foreign tourists, authorities in Japan have decided to block the popular view of Mount Fuji from a popular photography spot.

25 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Step back in time: Discovering Kyoto, Japan's historical journey

Kyoto, once Japan's capital, is a city where history and the present converge.

24 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

Japan: Male hippo found out to be female after years

A zoo in Japan recently confirmed a surprising revelation: a hippopotamus believed to be male for seven years is female!

24 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Japan's bullet trains likely to get 'private rooms' from 2026

Japan's renowned Shinkansen trains (or the "bullet trains" as known to the world) are all set for a significant upgrade.

23 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Essentials for a tech-savvy trip to Tokyo

Tokyo, a bustling metropolis, is the pulsating heart of Japan's technological innovation.

22 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

Japan introduces first 'horizontally' recycled diapers

In a groundbreaking move, Unicharm, a Japanese firm based in Kagoshima, has launched the world's first "horizontally" recycled diapers.

20 Apr 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Swift earns 4-star safety rating in JNCAP test

The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Swift has made a significant impact in its domestic market, by securing a four-star safety rating in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) tests.

18 Apr 2024

Asia

US to grant $6B to Micron for semiconductor chip production

Micron Technology Inc., a prominent US computer chip manufacturer, is poised to secure over $6 billion in grants from the US Commerce Department.

17 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Taste a slice of Osaka with its culinary specialties

Osaka is celebrated as "Japan's kitchen", a city alive with culinary promise.

17 Apr 2024

Paris

Tokyo's fashion districts offer a journey through style

Tokyo pulses with fashion at every turn, a cityscape where the elegance of traditional kimonos blends with Harajuku's bold styles.

16 Apr 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI enters Asia with its first office in Japan

OpenAI, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, has expanded its global footprint by opening its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan.

13 Apr 2024

Nintendo Switch

Japanese man arrested for modifying Pokemon games, selling custom characters

Yoshihiro Yamakawa, a 36-year-old Japanese man, was recently arrested on suspicion of illegally manipulating saved data from the Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

11 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

Google invests $1B in subsea cables to boost US-Japan connectivity

Google, the tech giant under Alphabet Inc., has committed a $1 billion investment to improve internet connectivity between the US and Japan.

10 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Go for a ramen exploration adventure in Tokyo

Tokyo, a bustling metropolis brimming with energy, is also a paradise for those passionate about ramen.

09 Apr 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft pledges nearly $3 billion for Japanese data center expansion

Microsoft, currently the world's most valuable company by market capitalization, has announced a significant investment plan to pump $2.9 billion into the development of data centers across Japan by 2025.

09 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Delve into Japan's kimono culture with this guide

Kyoto, the historical heart of Japan, is rich with tradition and history.

05 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Japan is perfect to witness stunning cherry blossom trails

Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, seamlessly blends time-honored traditions with the rhythm of modern life.

08 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Discover the secret Edo alleys in Kyoto with this guide

Kyoto, once the imperial capital of Japan, is a city deeply rooted in history.

06 Apr 2024

Electric Vehicles

Slow uptake of electric vehicles in tech-advanced nations: Here's why

Despite being global leaders in technology, countries such as Japan, the US, and South Korea are witnessing a slower-than-anticipated adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

05 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Discover Osaka's izakaya alleys with this travel guide

Osaka, known as Japan's kitchen, boasts charming alleyways filled with izakayas, the traditional Japanese pubs.