Japan: News
04 Sep 2024
Federal ReserveJapanese stocks tumble amid tech sell-off and US recession features
Japanese stocks have experienced their most significant drop since entering a bear market a month ago.
04 Sep 2024
Kiran RaoAfter India domination, 'Laapataa Ladies' set for Japan release
Director Kiran Rao's 2024 film Laapataa Ladies is all set to make its debut in Japan.
02 Sep 2024
BusinessMeet Kongo Gumi, a Japanese company operational for 1,400 years
Kongo Gumi, a family-run construction firm in Japan, holds the distinction of being the world's oldest continuously operating company.
01 Sep 2024
COVID-19Unable to quit, Japanese workers are turning to 'resignation experts'
In Japan, a country known for its intense work culture and long hours, resigning from a job can be seen as the ultimate form of disrespect.
31 Aug 2024
Panasonic'Workaholic' Japan pushes 4-day workweek to counter labor shortages
Japan is actively promoting a four-day workweek to address labor shortages and low birth rates.
28 Aug 2024
TokyoJapanese panic buy rice as shortage hits, government urges calm
The Japanese government is urging citizens to remain calm as panic buying of rice continues across the country.
23 Aug 2024
TokyoWhy Japan's only 'weather shrine' is seeing surge in visitors
Tokyo's Kisho Jinja weather shrine, the only one of its kind in Japan, is witnessing a significant increase in visitors.
22 Aug 2024
AppleiPhone 16 Pro will be assembled in India, leak reveals
A leaked image of a purported iPhone 16 Pro retail box has surfaced online, supporting previous reports of the device's assembly in India.
21 Aug 2024
ChinaIndia to overtake Japan as third-largest consumer market by 2026
UBS Securities, a global brokerage firm, has projected that India will surpass Japan to become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2026.
20 Aug 2024
WorldMissing scissors cause 36 flight cancellations in Japan
A pair of missing scissors caused significant disruption at Japan's New Chitose Airport on Saturday, leading to the cancellation of 36 flights.
20 Aug 2024
Travel And TourismExploring Kyoto's timeless tea ceremonies
Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, offers a journey into the traditional tea ceremony, Chanoyu or Sado.
16 Aug 2024
CaliforniaRun if you see this fish; doomsday may be coming
The extremely rare oarfish, which, when seen by humans, is considered a bad omen and is often associated with impending catastrophes, was discovered off the coast of California last weekend.
16 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle's AI that told people to eat rocks goes global
Google is extending its AI Overviews feature, which provides concise answers to complex web queries, to six additional countries.
12 Aug 2024
FashionKimono meets streetwear: A fusion trend
The traditional Japanese kimono is undergoing a global renaissance, not in its conventional form but as a blend with modern streetwear.
09 Aug 2024
LifestyleMan adopts frugal lifestyle for 2 decades to retire early
A 45-year-old Japanese man has achieved early retirement by adhering to a frugal lifestyle for over two decades.
08 Aug 2024
Pacific Ocean7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's southern coast; tsunami advisory issued
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck off the southern coast of Japan on Thursday, prompting tsunami alerts to be issued.
08 Aug 2024
LifestyleConquering Mount Fuji: A journey to Japan's summit
Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak, stands as a symbol of beauty and challenge.
31 Jul 2024
Travel And TourismIndian tourists to spend $18.8B on overseas travel in 2024
A report by FICCI-Nangia predicts that Indian tourists will spend an estimated $18.82 billion on international travel in 2024, as the sector recovers to pre-pandemic levels, and new destinations gain popularity.
29 Jul 2024
United KingdomUK scientists break data transmission record with 402 Tbps speed
Scientists at Aston University in the United Kingdom have set a new world record for data transmission speed, achieving an impressive 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over optical fiber.
28 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiRetrieve Netaji's remains by August 18: Grandnephew appeals to PM
Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repatriate Netaji's remains from Japan's Renkoji temple by August 18.
28 Jul 2024
Telugu FilmsPrasanth Varma's sensational 'HanuMan' set for release in Japan
Director Prasanth Varma has announced the release of the hit film HanuMan in Japan.
23 Jul 2024
TechnologyJapanese supermarket uses AI to track employees' smiles and service
Japanese supermarket chain AEON has implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) system, known as "Mr Smile," developed by InstaVR, to standardize the smiles and service attitudes of its employees.
22 Jul 2024
FoodJapanese researchers innovate simple solution to reduce food waste
Researchers in Tokyo, Japan have developed a straightforward technique to help households reduce food waste by organizing their refrigerators more efficiently.
21 Jul 2024
RobotsThis humanoid Japanese robot can accurately hammer nail in wood
Tokyo Robotics has introduced a new humanoid robot named Torobo, showcasing its industrial capabilities in a recent video.
17 Jul 2024
Denmark'Super spicy' chips land 14 Tokyo students in hospital
Fourteen high school students in Tokyo, Japan were hospitalized after consuming "super spicy" potato chips, as reported by local media.
16 Jul 2024
YouTube PremiumWhy Japan's rising OTT, social media addiction is weakening Yen
Japan's increasing reliance on foreign digital services for entertainment/business operations, is leading to a "digital deficit," causing the Yen to depreciate against the US Dollar.
12 Jul 2024
Liberal Democratic PartyJapan's Yamagata mandates citizens to laugh at least once daily
In a unique legislative move, northern Japan's Yamagata prefecture has enacted a law mandating its citizens to laugh at least once daily.
12 Jul 2024
ChinaIndia to remain most populous nation even by 2100: UN
India, which surpassed China as the world's most populous country last year, is expected to retain this status until 2100, according to the United Nations's World Population Prospects 2024 report.
11 Jul 2024
Apple TV+Meet the cast of Apple TV's new sci-fi drama 'Sunny'
Apple TV+'s latest offering, Sunny—premiered on Wednesday—offers a darkly humorous take on sci-fi drama.
06 Jul 2024
IndonesiaHow adult diapers are changing Japan's economy
When it comes to the aging population, Japan comes to mind, considering it has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.
03 Jul 2024
Latest Tech NewsFloppy farewell! Japan ends its love affair with outdated disks
Japan's government has successfully phased out the usage of floppy disks from all its systems, marking a significant step in modernizing bureaucracy.
28 Jun 2024
LifestyleTry this Japanese soba noodle salad recipe
Japanese soba noodle salad blends buckwheat noodles' earthy flavors with crisp fresh vegetables, unified by a tangy dressing.
26 Jun 2024
RobotsSelf-healing cyborgs? Scientists grow living skin for robots
A team of scientists at the University of Tokyo has developed a robot face covered with self-healing, lab-grown skin that can mimic human expressions.
25 Jun 2024
LifestyleHead over to Kyoto's most serene gardens
Kyoto, the heart of Japan's cultural heritage, is a city where the ancient and the modern coexist.
23 Jun 2024
KawasakiKawasaki launches W230 classic roadster bike: Check top features
Kawasaki has introduced the W230 classic roadster bike in the Japanese market.
22 Jun 2024
NissanJapan bolsters smart car development amid global competition
Japan is ramping up its efforts to promote the development of smart cars — vehicles with safety and entertainment systems controlled by cloud technology.
16 Jun 2024
World Health OrganizationJapan: Flesh-eating bacteria outbreak is killing victims within 48 hours
Japan is currently grappling with a surge in cases of a rare disease caused by a "flesh-eating bacteria," known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).
15 Jun 2024
TokyoBianca Censori's 'barely-there' 'naked' outfit stirs controversy in Japan
Bianca Censori, wife of Kanye West—now legally known as Ye—has sparked outrage among Japanese citizens due to her revealing outfit during a shopping trip in Tokyo.
14 Jun 2024
TechnologySoftBank's 'emotion-cancelling' AI filter protects workers from angry callers
SoftBank, a leading Japanese tech company, has developed an innovative voice-altering technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform angry callers into sounding calm and composed.
07 Jun 2024
Elon MuskJapan introduces new dating app to boost declining birth rates
Japan's concerning national birth rate has forced its government to launch a unique solution: a dating app.
