Japan: News

27 Apr 2020

Singapore

After 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.

Japan 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 Abe

Lockdown- 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

Tokyo

How 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

IBM

Clever '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

iPhones

Japan 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 Bengal

Coronavirus 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

India

Amid 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

Lifestyle

Five 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

Microsoft

Microsoft 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.

Bus 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

Infosys

Infosys 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

World

Typhoon 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

Google

Japanese 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 Airways

Hate 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

WWE

List 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 City

Top 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

Lifestyle

Visiting 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

Apple

Apple 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

India

Planning 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 Page

Japanese 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

India

Five 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

Apple

Now, 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

BBC

Japan'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

India

Five 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

World

Japan 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

India

Bonhomie, 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

India

Modi 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 Modi

G20 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 Francisco

Upset 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

Asia

Japanese 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 Trump

Of 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 Trump

Japan: 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

WWE

WWE: 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

Lifestyle

This 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.

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

Robots

A 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

World

World'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.