Japan

Japanese law: Canadian teen quizzed for allegedly defacing ancient Japan temple

A Canadian teenager has been questioned for allegedly scribbling his name on a wooden pillar of an ancient Buddhist temple in Japan's Nara city, officials said.

Jul 11, 2023

Japan's NTT to set up renewable energy plants in India, lands subsea cable in Chennai

Global data centre major NTT group while expanding in major Indian cities is also looking at tier two cities to build centres and is also setting up captive renewable power projects in India apart from buying from others, said a top official.

Jun 29, 2023

Japan Passes Bill Allowing Deportation of Repeat Refugee Status Applicants

Japan's upper house of parliament on Friday passed a contentious bill to amend an immigration and refugee law allowing for authorities to deport foreign nationals who apply for refugee status multiple times.

Jun 9, 2023

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Kishida, thanks him for G7 summit invite

PM heads for G-7 Summit; Embarks on three-nation visit - Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a six-day visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia to attend three key multilateral summits, including that of the G7.

May 19, 2023

Fire erupts in Japan nuke plant

A fire broke out at an idled nuclear power plant in Japan's Niigata prefecture on Tuesday, and was quickly extinguished, local media said.

Apr 11, 2023

Declining Japan birthrate trickles down to nursery schools, 40% fail to meet enrollment quota

Of the roughly 18,000 nursery schools overseen by 103 local governments, about 6,800 failed to meet their intake quotas in the first round of admission screenings for April

Apr 10, 2023

Japan SDF chopper with 10 people disappears near Okinawa

A helicopter of Japan's Self-Defense Force (SDF) with 10 people on board disappeared on Thursday off the southwestern prefecture of Okinawa, local media reported.

Apr 6, 2023

Odisha receives investment intents worth Rs 21,000cr

Odisha receives investment intent worth Rs 26K cr at business meet in Tokyo

The government of Odisha in association with the Indian Embassy in Japan, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), hosted the Tokyo meet, which was attended by over 200 delegates

Apr 6, 2023

Too Late? Japan wakes up to faster-than-expected birth rate decline, offers income incentives

The Japanese government announced a draft policy outline to tackle the country's falling birthrate, which includes advancing childcare allowances and increasing benefits for families with multiple children.

Apr 1, 2023

After Japan, S. Korea follows: Childbirths plunge to new low

Just 23,179 babies were born in January this year, sinking 6 per cent from a year earlier, according to the data from South Korea

Mar 22, 2023

Security checks at B'luru airport stalled after man refuses to remove Rolex

India easing RT-PCR, Air Suvidha requirements for travellers coming from THESE six countries [see list]

The decision to ease certain travel restrictions for international passengers arriving in India from high-risk countries has been taken after due consideration.

Feb 9, 2023

US space agency, Japan sign pact at NASA HQ to explore deep space

The US space agency and Japan have signed an agreement that builds on a long history of collaboration in space exploration between the two nations.

Jan 14, 2023

Japan reports another record high of 463 COVID deaths in a day; marginal decline in new cases

The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported nationwide in Japan reached a record high 463 for a single day, health officials said on Saturday.

Jan 7, 2023

Japan reports 247 COVID deaths; 86,924 new cases [details]

Facing the eighth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan on Sunday reported the number of coronavirus-related deaths at 247.

Jan 1, 2023

Massive COVID wave hits Japan; logs 206,943 new cases in single day [details]

Amidst an ongoing eighth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan registered 206,943 new cases, marking the first time that the single-day tally has surpassed the 200,000-mark since August 25, health authorities have confirmed.

Dec 22, 2022

Women's Nations Cup: Indian women's hockey team keeps up winning streak; beat Japan 2-1.

FIH Women's Nations Cup 2022: Indian women's hockey team keeps up winning streak; beat Japan 2-1

The Indian women's hockey team continued it's winning ways at the FIH Women's Nations Cup 2022 here in Valencia as they beat Asian nemesis Japan 2-1 in their pool B encounter on Monday.

Dec 13, 2022

9 Mizo nurses selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan

Nine Mizo nurses, who are known for their caring and nursing skills and approach, have been selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan, officials said here on Friday.

Dec 2, 2022

Japan stun Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

Japan have provided the second major shock of the FIFA World Cup with a stunning comeback 2-1 win over Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium here on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2022

Japan wakes up to sirens as North Korea fires missile across

North Korea fires ICBM successfully this time, tension grips region

On November 3, the North test-fired the same ICBM, but the launch was seen as a failure.

Nov 18, 2022

North Korea, missile attack, Japan, fears,

Japan wakes up to sirens as North Korea fires missile across

North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) over Japan on Tuesday in its first launch of an IRBM in eight months

Oct 4, 2022

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