Japan says won’t submit new UN rights motion against North Korea
The decision comes as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe explores ways to engage North Korean leader… Read More
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Pak-Japan sign MoC on training programme to export manpower to Japan
This is first institutional arrangement between Pakistan and Japan which will open up Japanese market… Read More
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Japan’s visit postponed due to complex South Asia’s situation: FM Qureshi
'The two foreign ministers also agreed to schedule meetings and a date for Qureshi's visit… Read More
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Japan probe Hayabusa2 lands on distant asteroid
Hayabusa2 touched down briefly on the Ryugu asteroid, fired a bullet into the surface to… Read More
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Japan to give Pakistan $10.6 million to deal with malnutrition
'The Japanese government has announced a grant assistance of $10.6 million for Pakistan' Read More
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Japan to recognise indigenous Ainu people for first time
The Ainu people -- many of whom live in northern Hokkaido -- have long suffered… Read More
7 years ago
Forecasting Japan’s cherry blossom is both an art and a science
The season is traditionally celebrated with hanami, or viewing parties, in cherry blossom hotspots, with… Read More
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Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe to land on asteroid on Feb 22
The announcement comes after the agency in October delayed the touchdown for several months, saying… Read More
7 years ago
This city mayor had to resign after ordering arson
'Make them evict! You go and start a fire today and get arrested! Burn it!… Read More
7 years ago
A waste plant opens its doors to people
The pop-up bar -- called Gomi (trash) Pit -- is the initiative of local officials… Read More
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Oil inches up on hopes fiscal stimulus will stem economic slowdown
International Brent crude oil futures were at $61.79 per barrel at 0743 GMT, up 29… Read More
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‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
TOKYO: "World's oldest man" Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright… Read More
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Japan’s only homegrown sumo champ bows out in tears
Kisenosato, the first Japanese-born wrestler to reach the heights of yokozuna since 1998, decided to… Read More
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Ancient board game Go set to welcome youngest pro aged 10
TOKYO: Japan’s Sumire Nakamura will become the youngest professional player of the ancient board game… Read More
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Criticism as Japan announces to resume commercial whale hunting
Australia's government said it was "extremely disappointed" and urged Japan to reconsider. Read More
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In a Tokyo neighborhood’s last sushi restaurant, a sense of loss
TOKYO: “I’ll have a draft,” says Yasuo Fujinuma, heaving himself down at the sushi counter.… Read More
7 years ago
More than 40 injured in explosion in Japan’s Sapporo: Kyodo
TOKYO: More than 40 people were injured in an explosion on Sunday at a bar… Read More
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Japan’s military sees record spending, aims to buy more US arms
TOKYO: Japan’s military looks to raise spending over the next five years in response to… Read More
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Ericsson software glitch hits mobile services in Britain and Japan
LONDON/STOCKHOLM: Ericsson (ERICb.ST) said it was working with mobile companies in Britain and Japan to… Read More
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Five missing after two US military planes crash off Japan
TOKYO: Rescue operations were underway Thursday for five US marines missing after two American military… Read More
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