Japan: News
Why Japanese politician proposed ban on women marrying after 25
Japan's Conservative Party leader Naoki Hyakuta has sparked controversy with his recent comments on boosting the country's birthrate.
SoftBank's supercomputer bags priority access to NVIDIA's new-gen AI chips
SoftBank has bagged a priority position in the queue for NVIDIA's new-generation Blackwell AI chips, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed.
After India domination, 'Kalki' heads to Japan in January
The mythological sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, is set for a grand release in Japan on January 3.
India's patent filings surge nearly 16%, enters global top 10
India has seen a whopping 15.7% growth in patent filings in 2023, with 64,480 applications, as per a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
How Trump's 'America-First' policy could impact US-India ties
Donald Trump's re-election as the United States President has reignited conversations about the future of US-India ties, especially in the domains of trade and immigration.
India dominates QS Asia university rankings, surpasses China
India has outshined China in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, with a record 162 Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) making the cut.
Sony discontinues flagship $9,000 photography drone after bumpy journey
Sony has announced the discontinuation of its high-end Airpeak S1 drone, which was designed specifically for use with the company's mirrorless cameras.
Japan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
Japan: High school boys' first kiss rate hits 1970s low
A recent survey by the Japanese Association for Sex Education (JASE) has highlighted a drastic decline in high school boys' first kiss.
Japan: Jail-time for those cycling using phone or drunk
Cyclists in Japan now face harsh punishment for using mobile phones while riding.
Taiwan shuts down as largest storm since 1996 hits land
Typhoon Kong-rey, the strongest storm to hit Taiwan since Typhoon Herb in 1996, hit the island's southeast coast on Thursday.
Mount Fuji experiences longest snowless period recorded in history
Japan's Mount Fuji, the country's highest peak and a national symbol, has stayed without its iconic snowcap till Tuesday.
Haruki Murakami's 'After the Quake' short-stories set for film adaptation
The Japanese company, Bitters End, has acquired international rights for the film adaptation of After the Quake, a collection of short stories by celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami, reported Variety.
Gaganyaan to launch in 2026, Chandrayaan-4 in 2028: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairperson S Somanath has revealed new timelines for India's future space missions.
Japan's solution to surging knife-attacks are 'umbrellas'; how they work
Amid a rise in knife attacks, Japan will be placing hundreds of blade-resistant umbrellas on its trains.
Meet Casio's Moflin: Robotic pet that cuddles and calms you
Casio has unveiled its latest innovation - a robotic pet named Moflin.
'Ramayana: Legend of Prince Rama' release postponed last-minute—here's why
The much-anticipated animated film, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, has been postponed from its initial release date of Friday (October 18). The announcement was made by the makers on Friday.
Nobuyo Oyama, the iconic voice of Doraemon, dies at 90
Nobuyo Oyama, the legendary Japanese voice actor famous for voicing the anime character Doraemon, has passed away at the age of 90.
Chimpanzees face food shortage as zookeeper steals, sells their food
A 47-year-old zookeeper at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka prefecture, western Japan, has been accused of stealing food meant for animals under his care.
Google wants to use nuclear energy to power data centers
In a bid to meet the rising demand for electricity driven by the AI boom, Google is actively looking at nuclear power as a potential energy source for its data centers.
Japanese machine to generate fusion energy sets Guinness World Record
The JT-60SA, a tokamak device co-developed by Japan and Europe, has set a world record by achieving a plasma volume of 160 cubic meters.
WWII-era US bomb explodes at Japanese airport, 80 flights canceled
An unexploded World War II-era bomb from the United States went off at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday.
Centre mulls 'Made in India' label to boost global recognition
The Indian government is currently deliberating a scheme aimed at establishing a 'Made in India' label, as per a PTI report.
Don't miss 'Demon Slayer,' 'Your Name' at Delhi Anime Fest
The capital city of India, Delhi, is set to host a vibrant cultural celebration this weekend, Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! (MMAJ), organized by the Japan Consulate in collaboration with Crunchyroll.
Who is Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's next prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba has emerged victorious in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida.
Japan's biggest chip equipment maker plans expansion in India
Tokyo Electron, Japan's leading chip equipment manufacturer, is planning to expand its operations in India.
Macron backs permanent UNSC seat for India
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Japan: World's longest-serving death row inmate now declared innocent
Iwao Hakamata, an 88-year-old Japanese man who has spent over five decades on death row, was declared innocent by a court in Japan on Thursday.
After India domination, 'Hanu-Man' to release in Japan
The Telugu blockbuster Hanu-Man is set to make its debut in Japan on October 4.
Japan could get first woman or youngest-ever PM on Friday
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership vote on Friday, which could result in the country's first female or youngest-ever prime minister.
Why Saudi Arabia is furious over Pakistan's 'export' of beggars
Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to Pakistan regarding the influx of beggars entering the kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage.
'Sorted life,' 'no baggage': Mumbai firm's bizarre requirements for employees
A Reddit post highlighting a job vacancy at a company based in Mumbai has stirred up controversy due to its unusual requirement for employees.
Japan invests $2.44 billion to boost domestic EV battery production
Japan is set to invest a whopping ¥350 billion ($2.44 billion) in subsidies, aimed at bolstering its battery manufacturing sector.
Less than 1% of top-1,600 Japanese companies led by women
A recent survey has revealed a significant gender imbalance in Japan's corporate leadership.
Filming, storyline: What's next for Emmy-winning epic 'Shogun'
Shogun, the popular period drama series on Disney+ Hotstar, has made Emmy history by securing 18 wins in a single season.
'Shogun' smashes Emmy records with 18 wins in one season
FX's drama Shogun has made history at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards by securing a record-breaking 18 wins in a single season.
India seeks South Korean, Japanese investments to boost shipbuilding sector
India is actively seeking investments and technology transfer from South Korea and Japan, with the aim of establishing shipbuilding and ship repair clusters.
SRK's 'Jawan' set for a grand Japan release in November!
After Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, Shah Rukh Khan's 2023 blockbuster Jawan is set to make its debut in Japanese theaters this year.
Japan deploys robot to retrieve nuclear waste from Fukushima
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has deployed a robot named Telesco, into the Unit 2 reactor at the defunct Fukushima nuclear power plant.
US restricts exports of quantum computing, chip-making tech to China
The Biden administration has introduced new export controls on crucial technologies such as quantum computing and semiconductor goods.