Japan: News
27 Apr 2020
SingaporeAfter China and India, Singapore becomes Asia's most infected nation
Singapore has now become the third-worst coronavirus-hit country in Asia after China and India—the world's two most populous nations.
09 Apr 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsJapan is paying manufacturers to move production outside China
As the spread of coronavirus continues to wreck economies, Japan is trying to revive its disrupted manufacturing sector - by encouraging companies to leave China.
06 Apr 2020
Shinzo AbeLockdown- No, Emergency- Yes: How Japan plans to handle coronavirus
The first stage to curtail the coronavirus pandemic is a lockdown, as countries that have been hammered by COVID-19 have shown. Italy has shut everything, so has France and so did epicenter China (although only worst-affected cities were shut).
03 Apr 2020
TokyoHow the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Japan's workforce?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japan has been facing backlash for its refusal to declare an emergency.
25 Feb 2020
IBMClever 'AI suitcase' will help visually impaired people navigate
Japan is developing a one-of-a-kind robot to help visually impaired people navigate.
18 Feb 2020
iPhonesJapan giving 2,000 iPhones to passengers stuck on coronavirus-hit ship
In a bid to help passengers stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship, the government of Japan has resorted to distributing free iPhones.
08 Feb 2020
West BengalCoronavirus outbreak: Indians stuck aboard cruise quarantined off Japan coast
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Friday confirmed that many Indians remain stuck on a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan due to the coronavirus outbreak.
13 Dec 2019
IndiaAmid Citizenship Bill protests, Japan's PM postpones India visit
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has deferred his three-day visit to India, Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.
11 Dec 2019
LifestyleFive of the most colorful and beautiful ocean creatures
When we think of animals, we typically picture the creatures that we have seen or heard about. But there are innumerable living entities that are completely off our visual range.
05 Nov 2019
MicrosoftMicrosoft Japan tests 4-day workweeks; productivity increases by 40%
In Japan, notorious for its deadly overworking culture, Microsoft recently tested a four-day workweek without cutting pay.
01 Nov 2019
Lightspeed Venture PartnersBus aggregator start-up Shuttl raises $18 million in funding
Shuttl, a Gurugram-based bus aggregator that promises to make daily commute safe, reliable, and affordable for everyone, has raised $18 million in Series C round of funding.
21 Oct 2019
InfosysInfosys CEO, CFO accused of 'unethical practices' to boost profits
A group of anonymous employees of the IT giant Infosys has accused the firm's CEO Salil Parekh and CFO Nilanjan Roy of "unethical practices" in a bid to boost short-term revenue and profits.
13 Oct 2019
WorldTyphoon Hagibis hammers Japan, 11 dead, several missing
At least eleven people have died and 17 are reportedly missing after Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan on Saturday.
12 Oct 2019
Tokyo#PrayForJapan: Typhoon Hagibis make landfall in Japan; one dead
Massive typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan's Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo on Saturday night at around 7 PM local time, killing one person and injuring more than 70.
12 Oct 2019
GoogleJapanese stalker traced singer through reflection in her eyes
We all see technology as a boon for humanity, but sometimes, a few nefarious minds can use the same tech for things you can't even imagine.
04 Oct 2019
Qatar AirwaysHate screaming children on flights? This airline offers a solution
If you are somebody who hates sitting next to crying babies on flights, this is just the thing for you.
29 Sep 2019
WWEList of weird championships introduced by WWE
WWE is the king of pro-wrestling, as superstars put up a great performance to come out on top and vie for a designated championship in the promotion.
11 Sep 2019
New York CityTop ten shows to watch in your 20s
In your 20s, you're about to reach maturity, leaving your childhood and teenage years behind.
05 Sep 2019
LifestyleVisiting Tokyo? Try these lesser-known hidden gems of the city
From its cool streets and markets to calmer temples and museums, Japan's capital city, Tokyo, has a lot to offer.
25 Aug 2019
AppleApple Watch Series 5: What to expect
A couple of weeks from now, Apple will announce a clutch of new hardware including the latest iPhones, updated iPads, a new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and a new Apple Watch.
18 Aug 2019
IndiaPlanning a family-vacation? Here are five best destinations to explore
If family vacation is on your mind, thumbs up for the idea!
06 Aug 2019
Larry PageJapanese flying taxi nails first major flight: Details here
Thanks to the attention of technology and aerospace giants, flying taxis are the rage these days.
05 Aug 2019
IndiaFive countries to explore, if you want to travel solo
Whether your friends are too busy to join you or you want to cut your social life for a while to seek inner peace, solo travel is never a bad idea.
23 Jul 2019
AppleNow, an app can visualize sugar present in your drink
People suffering from diabetes tend to keep track of their eating habits and sugar intake.
19 Jul 2019
BBCJapan's Kyoto Animation studio set ablaze over suspected stolen works
In a tragic incident, a fire broke out at an animation studio in Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday, killing at least 33 people, injuring dozens of others.
13 Jul 2019
IndiaFive of the world's best mountain towns for summer
The summer is almost over, and you still can't figure out your next big vacation? We feel you!
08 Jul 2019
WorldJapan observes weird trend: People rent cars; don't drive them
Car-sharing or rental services have become widely popular across the globe, allowing people to rent cars for short periods of time.
29 Jun 2019
IndiaBonhomie, laughs, and meetings: Here's what happened at G20 Summit
At the G20 Summit which concluded in Japan's Osaka on Saturday, world leaders displayed warmth for one another.
29 Jun 2019
Narendra Modi'Kithana acha he Modi', tweets Australian PM; picture goes viral
At the two-day G20 Summit in Japan, global leaders displayed their friendship towards each other.
27 Jun 2019
IndiaModi arrives in Japan for G20 summit, to meet Trump
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan for the G20 summit, which is being held in Osaka between June 28 and June 29.
25 Jun 2019
Narendra ModiG20 summit: Trump, Modi to meet in Japan, discuss issues
President of United States, Donald Trump is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of G20 Summit which will be held in Japan's Osaka on June 28 and 29.
12 Jun 2019
San FranciscoUpset due to rising heat? Soon, it will get worse
These days, the general emotion is-Bahut garmi hai yaar! The scorching heat is making life difficult for everyone.
07 Jun 2019
AsiaJapanese company now sells deodorants that make woman 'smell younger'
Among the endless list of products that enforce traditional beauty norms on women, here's a new one.
28 May 2019
Donald TrumpOf Melania Trump, expensive dresses and her fashion sense
United States First Lady Melania Trump might be deserving of criticism for a lot of things, but her fashion sense isn't one of them (well, unless it gets political).
28 May 2019
Donald TrumpJapan: 2 dead, 19 injured in mass stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked commuters at a busy bus stop in Japan on Tuesday, injuring at least 19 people, including 13 elementary school children. According to Japan's national broadcaster, NHK, two people, including a kid, died in the inhumane attack.
12 May 2019
WWEWWE: Here are five unknown facts about AJ Styles
Former world champion AJ Styles has been on a historic run ever since he joined WWE in 2016.
02 May 2019
LifestyleThis Japanese sex robot brothel offers male dolls for bisexuals
A sex robot brothel has opened in Nagoya, Japan, and it's now offering male sex dolls given the growing demand of bisexual threesomes among men.
30 Apr 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ness Wadia sentenced to jail in Japan for possessing drugs
Ness Wadia, the flamboyant Indian businessman, was sentenced to two years of prison in Japan for allegedly possessing drugs, claimed Financial Times.
22 Apr 2019
RobotsA puppy drone as town's mascot? That's Japan for you
We all love dogs; they are cute, adorable, and are the perfect companions.
20 Apr 2019
WorldWorld's smallest baby boy now ready for the outside world
World's smallest baby boy, Ryusuke Sekino, is expected to leave the hospital and go home today after he gained weight, from 258gms (same as of an apple) at birth to more than 3kgs.
