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Japan’s commercial whaling likely to spark firestorm of criticism
Japan to resume full-scale commercial whaling after decades-long ban.
Japan outraged over Kardashian shapewear line ‘Kimono’
'Kimono is not underwear': Kardashian’s new shapewear line called Kinono irked Japan.
PM addresses Indian diaspora in Japan; reiterates 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas'
Prime Minister is in Japan to attend the G-20 summit which would be his first meeting with world leaders.
Best of Tokyo for solo travellers
Solo travelling in Tokyo? Here are some things you can do.
Japan: 6.4 magnitude earthquake causes minor tsunami, 16 hurt
The earthquake struck at a late hour in mainly sparsely populated areas so it was not easy to evaluate the damage immediately.
G20 countries set to seal marine pollution deal
Plastic pollution has become an increasing concern, particularly after bans imposed by some countries on the import of plastic waste.
'Don't drink and fly drones,' say Japanese MPs
Drunkenly flying a drone weighing more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also result in a fine of up to 300,000 yen (USD 2,750).
Don't drink and drone
Drunkenly flying a drone weighing more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also result in a fine.
Greater participation of MSMEs boosts domestic, global trade: Piyush Goyal at G20
The meeting focused on the ways to promote trade and cooperation among the G20 countries.
G-20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit
Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is hosting the G-20 for the first time since it was founded in 1999.