Japan: News
#AnimeBytes: Types of Indian fans you might have come across
In light of anime's growing popularity over the world, Indians are steadily venturing into the territory as well.
#AnimeBytes: Cult anime films that are nothing short of perfection
Some of the world's best films have been inspired by anime.
People in this 400-year-old temple worship a robot 'Goddess'
People visiting Japan's 400-year-old Kodaiji temple will soon be worshipping a new robot deity.
Why are the Japanese fearing another tsunami soon?
More than 12 rare oarfish were caught in different islands of Japan this year.
Japan lands probe on asteroid 300 million km from Earth
On Friday, the Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced that a probe, Hayabusa2, had successfully landed on an asteroid 300 million km from Earth.
Researchers get one step closer in creating made-to-order human kidneys
For patients undergoing the last stage of renal disease, kidney transplant is the only hope for going back to a normal life.
India's first bullet train service to say 'sorry' for delays
In a country where train delays are taken for granted, the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service has said that it will set a new precedent.
Now, scientists producing horny mosquitoes to prevent malaria, Zika, dengue
For centuries, mosquitoes have been troublemakers and the number of people who have died after getting bitten by them is still a mystery.
Meet Centauro, the robot that could help during nuclear catastrophes
Today, even the smallest possibility of a nuclear emergency seems like a nightmare.
IIT Kharagpur, Japan's AOTS collaborate to set up research center
IIT Kharagpur and Japan's Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) have signed a MoU on Monday to explore opportunities for a research center that will facilitate collaborative projects.
Masazo Nonaka, world's oldest man, dies at 113
The world's oldest man- Masazo Nonaka, died on Sunday morning at the age 113 in Hokkaido, Japan.
Pakistan earns Rs. 94L exporting 100,000kg human hair to China
Our neighbor Pakistan is known to be a country rich in natural resources such as coal, gemstones, and copper, among others.
World's first 'robot hotel' fired over 100 robots from work
Many futurists fear that ever-evolving machines, powered by AI, will take away our jobs.
Japan: Volcano erupts in southern island; no damage reported yet
On Thursday morning, a volcano erupted on a remote island in southern Japan, but despite the eruption, no damage or injuries have been reported.
You could fit another human in these new Japanese backpacks
Time and again the world has seen some really unexpected, unusual and bizarre fashion items become the new trendy.
Iconic scooter Lambretta set to make comeback in electric avatar
Lambretta, the popular scooter of the late 80s, is set to make a comeback in the Indian market.
Japan: Massive blast rocks Sapporo leaving 42 injured
Residents of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo were preparing for a quiet Sunday night, when a massive explosion rocked their city.
After Japan, India starts Visa-on-arrival for South Korean nationals
India has started granting visa on arrival to South Korean nationals, a move that is expected to boost inflow of tourists and business visitors, officials said today.
Japan enacts controversial law to accept more foreign workers
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition in the early hours today rammed through legislation to bring more blue-collar foreign workers into the country, in a controversial move to address chronic labor shortages.
Apparently, Japan's cybersecurity minister 'never used' computers
In a surprisingly funny news, Yoshitaka Sakurada, the minister-in-charge of Japanese cybersecurity, has admitted to never using computers in his whole professional life.
Sharp introduces Android smartphone with two notches: Details here
As the successor to last year's mid-range Aquos R Compact, Japan-based Sharp has introduced the Aquos R2 Compact.
Modi in Japan: PM hails India's progress in digital sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan currently, hailed India's "tremendous progress" in the digital infrastructure, saying 1 GB data is cheaper than the smallest bottle of cold drink in the country.
#JustIn: PM Modi leaves for Japan to attend annual summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday left for Japan to attend the annual summit with his counterpart Shinzo Abe.
Japan's Abe to visit China for talks with President Xi
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay a three-day visit to China from October 25, the first by a Japanese leader in seven years, the two countries announced yesterday, signaling warming of ties between the arch-rivals.
S-Korea renews call for Japan to remove 'rising sun' flag
South Korea yesterday reiterated a demand that Japan should remove its "rising sun" naval flag from a warship participating in an international fleet review at Jeju island next week.
Powerful Typhoon Trami batters Southern Japan; flights, trains canceled
A powerful typhoon ripped through Japan yesterday, forcing cancelation of flights and trains, including in the Tokyo area as authorities warned of strong winds and torrential rain.
Five best masked wrestlers of all time
Masked wrestlers have always attracted attention from the fans, mainly because there is an air of mystery surrounding their real identities.
Japan's Abe wins party vote; set to become longest-serving PM
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won comfortable re-election as leader of his ruling party today, setting him on course to become Japan's longest-serving premier and realize his dream of reforming the country's constitution.
Abe aims to rewrite Japan Constitution, seeks 3rd term
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears headed for a third three-year term as the ruling party leader, extending his hold on power and giving him time to pursue a long-cherished goal of revising the country's post-World War II constitution.
Japan death toll rises to 30 after powerful quake
The death toll from a powerful quake that triggered landslides in northern Japan rose to 30 on Saturday, as tens of thousands of rescue workers raked through the mud for survivors.
Japan: Quake toll reaches 16 as hopes fade for survivors
Japanese rescue workers with bulldozers and sniffer dogs scrabbled through the mud Thursday to find survivors from a landslide that buried houses after a powerful quake, as the death toll rose to 16.
Powerful 6.6 quake strikes typhoon-hit Japan; landslides leave dozens missing
A powerful 6.6-magnitude quake rocked the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido today, killing two people, collapsing homes, and triggering landslides that left dozens missing.
Japan evacuates major airport as deadly typhoon wreaks havoc
A major airport that was cut-off when a huge typhoon smashed through its sole access road was being evacuated today, as Japan grappled with the devastation caused by its most powerful storm in a quarter of a century.
Mumbai girl to trek Mount Fuji, first woman from Maharashtra
Taking inspiration from Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest in 1984, a 35-year-old woman is set to trek Mount Fuji in Japan.
Japan tests its first blockchain-based voting system
We've all heard enough about the potential of blockchain technology, and now, Japan has deployed a blockchain-based voting system.
North Korea expels Japanese man detained for unspecified charges
Japanese Government officials yesterday said that they were trying to ensure the safety of a Japanese tourist whom North Korea said it had expelled after detaining him on unspecified charges.
#GamingBytes: Nintendo the undisputed leader of gaming industry
Nintendo announced, recently, that it has now sold 725 million video game consoles in 35 years.
#DidYouKnow: Japan has a town named after Goddess Lakshmi!
No matter how political ties are between India and Japan, the two countries are surely connected by religion.
Apple's upcoming 6.1-inch iPhone will feature ultra-small bezels: Report
We all know that Apple's 2018 iPhone line up will have 3 iPhones - two featuring OLED displays and a third cheaper variant with an LCD display.