Japan’s business confidence falls in Dec to lowest
Tokyo, Dec 14 (IANS) The confidence of Japan’s large manufacturers in the country’s economic performance worsened in December compared to September, representing its fourth consecutive …
Japan PM’s Guwahati visit off for now: MEA
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s meeting in Guwahati with his …
Cabinet approves Indo-Japan pact in steel sector
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Government of India and Government of …
India-Japan to cooperate on clean energy tech
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) India and Japan have agreed to cooperate for efficiency and environmental improvement for sustainable, stable and low-carbon supply of electricity. …
U19 WC: Marcus Thurgate to lead Japan in their maiden appearance
Tokyo, Dec 10 (IANS) Marcus Thurgate will lead Japan in their maiden appearance at Under-19 World Cup slated to be held from January 17, 2020 …
LG launches its flagship dual-screen smartphone in Japan
Seoul, Dec 9 (IANS) LG Electronics Inc. has re-entered Japan’s premium smartphone market after 23 months with its flagship dual-screen handset. The South Korean tech …
Japan passes law backing controversial commercial whaling
Tokyo, Dec 6 (IANS) Japan has passed a law to financially support “sustainable” commercial whaling and promote the consumption of whale meat, a controversial practice …
Japan Olympics: Sapporo relocation brings several problems
Madrid, Dec 5 (IANS) The transfer to Sapporo of the 2020 Olympic Games race walk and marathon has solved one problem but raised a number …
Kangana’s ‘Manikarnikaa’ heads to Japan
Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Kangana Ranaut’s historical drama “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” will be releasing in Japan on January 3, 2020. Directed by Kangana …
Punjab may sign deal with Japan to launch e-buses
Chandigarh, Dec 2 (IANS) The Punjab government is in talks with Japan to launch electric vehicle (EV) buses based on the Japanese model of state-of-the-art …
Your guide to Japan in December
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANSlife) With seasonal highlights, and a weather that ranges from autumnal cool to proper winter cold, Japan can be breathtakingly beautiful …
India, Japan concerned over threat from Pak-based terrorists
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India and Japan have expressed concerns over threat posed to regional security by terrorist networks operating out of Pakistan and …
India, Japan hold talks; focus on Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s India visit, India and Japan are holding their inaugural 2+2 defence and foreign …
N. Korea slams Abe, calls Japan PM ‘stupid’ ‘political dwarf’ (Lead)
Pyongyang, Nov 30 (IANS) North Korea slammed the Japanese Prime Minister on Saturday after Shinzo Abe termed the projectiles fired by Pyongyang two days back, …
North calls Japan PM ‘stupid’ ‘political dwarf,’
Seoul, Nov 30 (IANS) North Korea slammed the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday for saying that the projectiles fired by Pyongyang two days …
Japan not to join RCEP without India’s participation
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s stand on not joining the trade bloc which includes China, Japan has clearly said …
Japan’s 2018 greenhouse emissions lowest in two decades
Tokyo, Nov 29 (IANS) Japan in 2018 recorded its lowest greenhouse gas emissions in two decades thanks to a warm winter and increased generation of …
Pope in Japan, sends messages to China, Taiwan, HK
Tokyo, Nov 23 (IANS) Pope Francis arrived in Tokyo on Saturday after three days in Thailand and sent goodwill messages to China, Taiwan and Hong …
S.Korea to continue intelligence-sharing pact with Japan
Seoul, Nov 23 (IANS) South Korea says it is to continue a military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan that had been threatened by a long-running dispute. …
Japan unveils nearly completed venues for Tokyo 2020
Tokyo, Nov 21 (IANS) The construction of the Aquatics Center, the main venue for the swimming competitions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the Ariake …
Vijayan to lead delegation to Japan, S.Korea
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 21 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is leading a delegation of two state ministers, bureaucrats and others for a 13-day trip to …
Pope embarks on Thailand, Japan visit
Vatican City, Nov 20 (IANS) Pope Francis on Wednesday began his visit to Thailand and Japan, where he will spread a message of peace and …
Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister
Tokyo, Nov 20 (IANS) Shinzo Abe on Wednesday became the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japan’s history, reaching almost eight years in power. The 65-year-old leader …
US top brass to mediate between S.Korea, Japan
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) A top US military officer will be trying to contain the fallout between Seoul and Tokyo on his first overseas trip …
‘Andhadhun’ to release in Japan on Nov 15
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Sriram Raghavan’s thriller “Andhadhun”, which won Ayushmann Khurrana a National Award as Best Actor, is now all set to release in …
Japan’s Emperor, Empress participate in motor parade
Tokyo, Nov 10 (IANS) Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Sunday participated in a motor parade here to celebrate the recent enthronement. Surrounded by …
Japan ‘specs ban’ for women at work sparks backlash
Tokyo, Nov 8 (IANS) Some Japanese companies deciding to ban women from wearing spectacles to work has led to widespread condemnation and sparked heated discussions …
Snow crab fetches record $46,000 in Japan
Tokyo, Nov 7 (IANS) A snow crab on Thursday fetched a record price of 5 million yen ($46,000) at the season’s first auction at the …
Xiaomi confirms plans to enter Japan in 2020
Beijing, Nov 6 (IANS) Wang Xiang, head of Xiaomi’s international operations, disclosed the company is set to enter Japan next year with high-performance smartphones offering …
India-Japan summit will deepen further ties: Modi to Abe
Bangkok, Nov 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe here on Monday on the sideline of ASEAN-related summits and conveyed …
Fire engulfs Japan’s ancient world heritage site Shuri castle
Tokyo, Oct 31 (IANS) The central pavilion of a castle declared a world heritage site caught fire Thursday in Japan, in a blaze that also …
India 2nd most sleep-deprived nation after Japan: Fitbit
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India is the second most sleep-deprived country with an average night sleep of 7 hours and 1 minute, while Japan …
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito proclaims entronement
Tokyo, Oct 22 (IANS) Japan’s Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday in a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace here, …
Naruhito officially proclaims himself Emperor of Japan
Tokyo, Oct 22 (IANS) Japan’s Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday and promised to respect the country’s constitution and fulfil …
Japan to celebrate Naruhito’s enthronement on Tuesday
Tokyo, Oct 21 (IANS) Japan will celebrate the ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne of Emperor Naruhito in the presence of dignitaries from across the world …
South Africa beat Japan for place in Rugby WC semis
Tokyo, Oct 20 (IANS) South Africa beat hosts Japan 26-3 in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday to set up a semifinal clash with Wales. …
Marquez claims 10th 2019 MotoGP win in Japan
Motegi (Japan), Oct 20 (IANS) Marc Marquez of the Repsol Honda Team on Sunday grabbed his 10th MotoGP victory this season at the Twin Ring …
Japan gears up for Naruhito’s enthronement
Tokyo, Oct 20 (IANS) Japanese authorities on Sunday started preparations for the upcoming enthronement ceremony of the recently-ascended Emperor Naruhito with a series of planned …
Marquez cruises to win in Japan, Honda clinch constructors’ title
Motegi (Japan), Oct 20 (IANS) Reigning world champion Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda on Sunday won his 10th title of the 2019 season in Motegi, …
Marquez prepares for 9th 2019 MotoGP win in Japan
Motegi (Japan), Oct 16 (IANS) Marc Marquez of the Repsol Honda Team arrived in Japan with the aim to notch up another victory. The Spanish …
Brazil’s president to focus on trade on Japan, China visit
Brasilia, Oct 16 (IANS) Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plans to focus on trade and economic issues during his trip later this month to Japan and …