With Sushma Swaraj's help, body of Delhi man to be brought from Tokyo today
Mortal remains of a man from Delhi, who died of cardiac arrest in Tokyo two weeks ago, will be brought back home on Saturday.
Dec 24, 2016, 04:55 AM IST
Japan to dismantle $9bn fast-breeder nuclear reactor
Japan on Wednesday approved the dismantling of its only fast-breeder nuclear reactor, authorities said.
Dec 21, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Japan culling 210,000 birds amid spreading avian flu
Japan has begun slaughtering about 210,000 farm birds in northern Hokkaido to contain another outbreak of a highly contagious strain of avian flu, an official said Sunday.
Dec 18, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
China ships sail near disputed islands, says Japan's coast guard
Chinese coast guard vessels sailed into territorial waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea on Saturday, Japan's coast guard said, marking the second such incident in a week.
Nov 12, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Rare act of VIOLENCE! Woman set on fire in Japan restaurant
A man set a woman on fire following an argument in a restaurant in Japan, local media reported today, in a rare act of violence in the country.
Nov 12, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
Narendra Modi calls on Japanese Emperor, discusses future of Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on Japanese Emperor Akihito and discussed the common bonds between India and Japan and the future of Asia.
Nov 11, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reaches Japan for annual bilateral summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached Tokyo to attend the annual India-Japan bilateral summit to be held on Friday.
Nov 10, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Japan to participate in the annual bilateral summit in Tokyo.
Nov 10, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
Japan protests as Chinese ships sail into disputed islands in East China Sea
Japan protested to China on Sunday after Chinese coast guard ships sailed into territorial waters of disputed islands in the East China Sea, Tokyo said.
Nov 06, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
Temporary lockdown at US naval base in Japan
A US military base in southern Japan went into a brief lockdown Thursday following reports of gunshots, but declared "all clear" after finding no evidence that shots were fired.
Nov 03, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Japan to conduct first major survey on racism: Report
Japan`s justice ministry will conduct its first large scale survey into racism in the country, a report said Sunday, as discrimination becomes a growing social concern.
Oct 30, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Nigerian activist held in solitary in Japan, prompting calls for her release
Elizabeth Aruoriwo Obueza said she fled Nigeria for Japan in 1991 to escape female genital mutilation and applied for asylum in 2011.
Oct 27, 2016, 08:37 AM IST
Earthquake hits western Japan: USGS
A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit western Japan on Friday, the United State Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami risk.
Oct 21, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
6.6 quake hits western Japan, no immediate tsunami risk
A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit western Japan on Friday, the country's meteorological agency said, but there was no immediate tsunami risk.
Oct 21, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
How I fell in love with Japan…
Japan was perfect - in stillness and in movement; in mannerism, courtesy, beauty, dedication, organisational skills and devotion to the country.
Sep 30, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude hits southeast of Tokyo
According to the US, the quake's epicentre was 226 kilometres southeast of Tokyo at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.
Sep 23, 2016, 07:27 AM IST
Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova make a nervy start at Pan Pacific Open
The first set was a close contest which the Indo-Czech pair surrendered in 48 minutes in a tie-breaker.
Sep 20, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
Shares crumble as oil falls, bond yields soar on stimulus doubts
Asian shares wallowed near six-week lows on Wednesday, bruised by a fall in oil prices on renewed worries about a supply glut and as investors grew nervous about the diminishing capacity of the world`s major central banks to shore up economic growth.
Sep 14, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Tokyo shares open lower on Fed rate hike speculation
Investors turned cautious as questions arose over the sustainability of loose monetary policies offered by major central banks around the globe.
Sep 12, 2016, 06:57 AM IST
Strong typhoon Lionrock heads for Japan's northeast
A strong typhoon was on course Tuesday for a direct hit on northeastern Japan, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves along the Pacific coast.
Aug 30, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
