Japan

Japan reports another record high of 463 COVID deaths in a day; marginal decline in new cases

The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported nationwide in Japan reached a record high 463 for a single day, health officials said on Saturday.

Jan 7, 2023

Japan reports 247 COVID deaths; 86,924 new cases [details]

Facing the eighth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan on Sunday reported the number of coronavirus-related deaths at 247.

Jan 1, 2023

Massive COVID wave hits Japan; logs 206,943 new cases in single day [details]

Amidst an ongoing eighth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan registered 206,943 new cases, marking the first time that the single-day tally has surpassed the 200,000-mark since August 25, health authorities have confirmed.

Dec 22, 2022

Women's Nations Cup: Indian women's hockey team keeps up winning streak; beat Japan 2-1.

FIH Women's Nations Cup 2022: Indian women's hockey team keeps up winning streak; beat Japan 2-1

The Indian women's hockey team continued it's winning ways at the FIH Women's Nations Cup 2022 here in Valencia as they beat Asian nemesis Japan 2-1 in their pool B encounter on Monday.

Dec 13, 2022

9 Mizo nurses selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan

Nine Mizo nurses, who are known for their caring and nursing skills and approach, have been selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan, officials said here on Friday.

Dec 2, 2022

Japan stun Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

Japan have provided the second major shock of the FIFA World Cup with a stunning comeback 2-1 win over Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium here on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2022

Japan wakes up to sirens as North Korea fires missile across

North Korea fires ICBM successfully this time, tension grips region

On November 3, the North test-fired the same ICBM, but the launch was seen as a failure.

Nov 18, 2022

North Korea, missile attack, Japan, fears,

Japan wakes up to sirens as North Korea fires missile across

North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) over Japan on Tuesday in its first launch of an IRBM in eight months

Oct 4, 2022

Japan Open badminton 2022: Yamaguchi wins her third women's singles title

Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi from Japan overcame South Korea's An Se-Young in straight sets to win her third women's singles title at the Japan Open badminton tournament here on Sunday.

Sep 5, 2022

Japan's police chief 'Itaru Nakamura' steps down over Shinzo Abe assassination

Itaru Nakamura, Japan's police chief, announced his resignation on Thursday, saying he wanted to take responsibility for inadequate protection to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated in broad daylight last month.

Aug 25, 2022

Asteroid general artist's concept of a near-Earth object.

Asteroids may have brought water to Earth, finds Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe

Water and organic matter was brought to Earth by asteroids, finds Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe.

Aug 16, 2022

Japan marks 77th anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bombing

Aug 9: Japan goes silent for a moment on 77th anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bombing (Images)

Japan on Tuesday commemorated the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki during the Second World War.

Aug 9, 2022

China escalates tension, fires missiles over Taiwan for first time

China on Friday said that it fired missiles over Taiwan for the first time, escalating tensions in the region as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Japan, whose leaders lodged a protest with Beijing after five projectiles landed near Japanese islands.

Aug 5, 2022

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Japan

Japan reports another record high of 463 COVID deaths in a day; marginal decline in new cases

Japan reports 247 COVID deaths; 86,924 new cases [details]

Massive COVID wave hits Japan; logs 206,943 new cases in single day [details]

FIH Women's Nations Cup 2022: Indian women's hockey team keeps up winning streak; beat Japan 2-1

9 Mizo nurses selected to work as specified skilled workers in Japan

Japan stun Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

North Korea fires ICBM successfully this time, tension grips region

Japan wakes up to sirens as North Korea fires missile across

Japan Open badminton 2022: Yamaguchi wins her third women's singles title

Japan's police chief 'Itaru Nakamura' steps down over Shinzo Abe assassination

Asteroids may have brought water to Earth, finds Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe

Aug 9: Japan goes silent for a moment on 77th anniversary of Nagasaki atomic bombing (Images)

China escalates tension, fires missiles over Taiwan for first time

Golden Globe-winning 'Shogun' Japanese actress Shimada Yoko dies at 69

Shinzo Abe India Connection: A friend forever to reckon with

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot, suspect in custody

'Taiyo No Tamago' fruit costs Rs 50,000 per kg in India, Rs 2.5 lakh per kg in Japan; Here's why

Japanese man on a night out loses USB stick with half million people's personal details

Japan reopens borders to foreign tourists after 2 years [exempted from covid test and quarantine for these countries]

Space News: NASA's Artemis mission will fly a Japanese astronaut to Moon: Biden

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious