Japan: News
Japan's next mission will bag samples from a Martian moon
Japan is gearing up for a historic space mission, one that will be the first-ever attempt to return samples from Phobos, one of Mars's two potato-shaped moons.
Japan mistakenly issues 9.9-magnitude alert after 6.9 tremor near Russia
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
NTPC might export green ammonia to Japan, South Korea, Germany
India's top power producer, NTPC, is in talks with potential customers in Japan, South Korea, and Germany for the export of green ammonia and other low-carbon fuels.
'Sumo Didi' trailer: Indian woman takes on bias and opponents
ZEE5 has dropped the trailer for its upcoming sports biopic, Sumo Didi. The Hindi film is based on the life of Hetal Dave, India's first professional female sumo wrestler.
AI could help solve Asia's aging problem, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that artificial intelligence (AI) could help solve the problem of an aging population in Asia.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, reports South Korea
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military reported.
Japan sounds alarm as cyberattacks hit companies nationwide
Japan is facing a major cyber security crisis, with a string of attacks exposing vulnerabilities in both private and public sectors.
El Nino breaks temperature record in key Pacific zone
The Copernicus Climate Change Service has reported an unprecedented rise in sea surface temperatures in a key region of the Pacific Ocean.
Japan becomes top FDI source for India in Q1 FY27
Japan has emerged as the biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India during the April-June quarter of FY27.
Can whisky age faster in space? Scientists plan new mission
In a first, scientists are planning to age Scotch whisky in space. The unique experiment will see Scotland's national drink sent to orbit for the first time.
North Korea conducts missile test
North Korea has successfully tested an intermediate-range missile, state media reported on Sunday.
'Doraemon' producers reveal plans to 'expand' in India
The beloved Japanese anime series, Doraemon, is set to make its big-screen debut in India with the release of Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil on Friday.
Overhyped places in Japan (and where to go instead!)
Japan is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history, but not all tourist spots live up to the hype.
Actor Kentaro Sakaguchi's wife calls police days after wedding announcement
Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi's marriage has become a topic of discussion after the police were reportedly called to his home just 11 days after he announced his marriage.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' heads to Japan
Aamir Khan is all set to return to Japanese theaters after a long hiatus with his comedy-drama, Sitaare Zameen Par.
First Honda car to hit US goes under the hammer
The first Honda car to officially hit the US market was a tiny yellow sedan called the N600. It is now up for auction.
Russia backs India's bid for UNSC permanent seat
Russia has backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Why protesters mocked Xi in Washington with Winnie the Pooh
As United States President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, protesters took to the streets of Washington, DC.
Modi likely to attend G20 Summit, hold bilateral with Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in Florida, United States, in December.
WATCH: Indian tricolour soars at 2026 Asian Games
The Indian women's cricket team scripted history after winning its second successive gold medal at the Asian Games.
Shreyas Iyer lauds Japan after historic five-over contest: Details here
India captain Shreyas Iyer has lauded Japan for their spirited performance in the historic rain-affected five-over-a-side T20I.
Typhoon Dujuan approaches Tokyo, evacuation orders issued for 1.6M people
Japan is preparing for a major weather event, with Typhoon Dujuan approaching Tokyo.
Japan's Kendel Kadowaki Fleming excited for historic T20I against India
Japan will face India in a historic T20I match at Sano International Stadium on September 22.
India's exports to core BRICS nations soar by 34%
India's exports to core BRICS countries, China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia, have witnessed a massive 34% jump in the first five months of FY2026-27.
Why Japan has raised key interest rate to 31-year high
Japan's central bank, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), has raised its key interest rate to a 31-year high.
Adoption of BRICS declaration shows world's trust in India: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration was a testament to global confidence in India.
How US data centers could push natural gas prices higher
A recent report by BloombergNEF has revealed that US data centers are projected to consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035.
Nakamura Yuri dies at 44; secretly battled cancer for years
Nakamura Yuri, a renowned Japanese-Korean actor known for her roles in Netflix's Romantics Anonymous (2025) and Pacchigi! Love & Peace (2007), passed away on September 1. She was 44.
China introduces strict travel restrictions, limits citizens' overseas trips
China has introduced stringent new travel restrictions, giving the government more control over its citizens.
Japan's centenarian population surpasses 100,000 mark for 1st time
Japan has broken a new record in its long-standing tradition of longevity. For the first time, the number of people aged 100 or older has crossed the 100,000 mark.
Tokyo now has an 'ambulance' for humanoid robots
Japan has unveiled a unique kind of emergency vehicle, an "ambulance" for humanoid robots.
Maruti exports 1L made-in-India cars to Japan
Maruti Suzuki has announced that its made-in-India vehicles, the Jimny 5-door, Fronx and e-Vitara, have crossed the export milestone of one lakh units to Japan.
Japanese nuclear plant executives resign over earthquake data manipulation
Chubu Electric Power Company, a leading Japanese nuclear plant operator, has witnessed the resignation of its President Kingo Hayashi and Chairman Satoru Katsuno.
When to watch 'Demon Slayer' film on Netflix
The popular anime film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle - Part 1, is set to make its digital debut on Netflix in the US and other territories.
Asian students beat US peers as AI reshapes classroom learning
Asian high-school students have outperformed their Western counterparts in reading, science, and math, according to the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Asian Games: Will BCCI bear costs for cricketers' accommodation?
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has clarified that if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to keep its players outside the official Asian Games hotels in Aichi-Nagoya, it will have to bear all costs.
The surprising ways origami can sharpen your mind
Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, has long been appreciated for its aesthetic beauty.
Bodies not found, Nepal relatives are holding symbolic funerals
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region has risen to 1,243 as of Thursday.
Why Japan has upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to 'A-'
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India's sovereign credit rating by one notch to 'A-' from 'BBB+.'
Japan's bear crisis; here's how it's tackling it
Japan is grappling with a bear crisis as the number of human-bear encounters has skyrocketed.
A new 'Pokemon' movie is coming to theaters in 2027
The beloved trading card and video game franchise Pokemon is set to return to the big screen with a new movie titled Pokemon: Wild Card. The film will be released worldwide in 2027.
SK Hynix open to more US semiconductor investments
SK Hynix's CEO, Kwak Noh-jung, has said that the company is open to more semiconductor investments in the US.
Apple to donate for Nepal, Tibet flood victims
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the tech giant will donate to relief and rebuilding efforts after devastating floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet.
SoftBank seeks another $10B loan to fund OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group Corp. is looking for a $10 billion loan to finance its investment in US tech giant OpenAI, according to Bloomberg.