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Manga comics 'India Calling Me Now' launched by JICA

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday said that it has launched a Manga comic titled "India Calling Me Now," aimed at raising gender awareness, simultaneously in India and Japan, in collaboration with publishing company Kodansha.

6 days ago

Japan loses its position as the world's third-largest economy, Germany takes over

Japan has slipped to the world's fourth-largest economy as it fell behind the size of Germany's in 2023, says Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities.

Feb 15, 2024

5.5 tons of radioactive water leaked from Fukushima nuclear plant

Approximately 5.5 tons of water containing radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported.

Feb 7, 2024

Japan Airlines plane catches fire at Tokyo airport; all 379 passengers, crew escape

Aircraft collision in Japan: Airbus dispatches specialists to help investigate

Airbus has said that a team of specialists was dispatched to assist relevant authorities in investigating an aircraft collision that involved one of its A-350 aircraft delivered to Japan Airlines.

Jan 3, 2024

Japan in grip of series of earthquakes, death toll reaches 30

At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.

Jan 2, 2024

Japan fears 'Top-intensity earthquake' this week, sends out alert

Central Japan may experience earthquakes with maximum intensity on its seven-tier scale system in the coming week, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Monday.

Jan 1, 2024

Japan's SLIM lander shares 1st Moon images from lunar orbit

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) moon lander has shared first images of the lunar surface from the Moon's orbit.

Dec 28, 2023

Global Deestinations To Celebrate New Year's Eve In Style

Global Destination's to celebrate New Year's Eve in style

As the year draws to a close, digital travel platform, Agoda, uses AI technology to unveil the ultimate list of global destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.

Dec 27, 2023

Japan detects above-limit radioactive cesium in locally grown mushroom

Excessive levels of radioactive cesium were detected in mushroom locally grown in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, a government report revealed on Tuesday.

Nov 7, 2023

4 bodies found near mountain trail in Japan

Four bodies were discovered on Saturday near the Mt. Asahi trail in southern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, local media reported citing the police.

Oct 7, 2023

Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuke fuel research facility

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has confirmed the detection of radioactive material leaks in one of its nuclear fuel research facilities but reported no adverse effects on the health of the staff or the surrounding environment, local media reported on Wednesday.

Sep 13, 2023

Google's AI-powered search rolled out in India, Japan from today

Google on Thursday expanded its generative AI search experience in India and Japan, the first countries outside the US.

Aug 31, 2023

Karthi joins hands with Prem Kumar; brings a popular music director on board

Karthi is expected to begin shooting the yet-to-be-titled film soon, with his upcoming film 'Japan' directed by Raju Murugan gearing up for a Diwali release.

Jul 29, 2023

Japanese girl group XG to release new EP 'NEW DNA' in CD Box, Digital versions

Popular Japanese pop girl group XG have announced to release their long-awaited EP, which will be titled 'NEW DNA', on September 27, with pre-orders for the CD Box available starting on July 26.

Jul 26, 2023

Canadian Teen Quizzed For Alleged Defacing Of Ancient Japan Temple

Japanese law: Canadian teen quizzed for allegedly defacing ancient Japan temple

A Canadian teenager has been questioned for allegedly scribbling his name on a wooden pillar of an ancient Buddhist temple in Japan's Nara city, officials said.

Jul 11, 2023

Japan's NTT to set up renewable energy plants in India, lands subsea cable in Chennai

Global data centre major NTT group while expanding in major Indian cities is also looking at tier two cities to build centres and is also setting up captive renewable power projects in India apart from buying from others, said a top official.

Jun 29, 2023

Japan Passes Bill Allowing Deportation of Repeat Refugee Status Applicants

Japan's upper house of parliament on Friday passed a contentious bill to amend an immigration and refugee law allowing for authorities to deport foreign nationals who apply for refugee status multiple times.

Jun 9, 2023

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Kishida, thanks him for G7 summit invite

PM heads for G-7 Summit; Embarks on three-nation visit - Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a six-day visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia to attend three key multilateral summits, including that of the G7.

May 19, 2023

Fire erupts in Japan nuke plant

A fire broke out at an idled nuclear power plant in Japan's Niigata prefecture on Tuesday, and was quickly extinguished, local media said.

Apr 11, 2023

Declining Japan birthrate trickles down to nursery schools, 40% fail to meet enrollment quota

Of the roughly 18,000 nursery schools overseen by 103 local governments, about 6,800 failed to meet their intake quotas in the first round of admission screenings for April

Apr 10, 2023

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