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Tokyo is also one of the most solo-traveller friendly cities along with being the perfect blend of old and advanced. (Photo: Pexels)

Best of Tokyo for solo travellers

Solo travelling in Tokyo? Here are some things you can do.

20 Jun 2019 3:05 PM IST

Gravity signals may play a crucial role in early identification of the occurrence of earthquakes. (Photo: PTI/ File)

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...

19 Jun 2019 8:48 AM IST

The waves of plastic flooding into rivers and oceans have been causing problems for years, clogging waterways in cities, increasing the risk of floods, and injuring or killing marine animals who ingest or become trapped by plastic packaging. (Photo: AFP)

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...

16 Jun 2019 6:38 PM IST

Advances in technology mean drones can be controlled from far away using cameras on board, or even programmed to navigate their own way to targets, and back again.

'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...

13 Jun 2019 3:01 PM IST

Advances in technology mean drones can be controlled from far away using cameras on board, or even programmed to navigate their own way to targets, and back again.

Don't drink and drone

Drunkenly flying a drone weighing more than 200 grams (seven ounces) could also result in a fine.

13 Jun 2019 12:33 PM IST

A greater participation of MSMEs in developing countries will boost both domestic and global trade because they are crucial for jobs and income generation on which the livelihood of millions is dependent, Goyal said. (Photo: ANI)

Greater participation of MSMEs boosts domestic, global trade: Piyush...

The meeting focused on the ways to promote trade and cooperation among the G20 countries.

9 Jun 2019 11:55 AM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

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.

9 Jun 2019 11:38 AM IST

According to officials, the train broke down because of skidding wheels and the case is being looked into by engineers. (Photo: ANI)

14 injured as driverless train goes wrong way in Japan

Mikami added that the operator has shut down the line and it was uncertain when services would be resumed.

2 Jun 2019 1:18 PM IST

Participating units practiced unit-level mine warfare tactics to include sweeping, hunting, and mine detection. (Photo: ANI)

4 Indian Navy clearance divers participate in Mine Warfare Exercise in...

The Indian Navy this year took part in an annual exercise series with the US Navy and JMSDF.

24 July 2019 11:53 AM IST

GM was the top-selling automaker for more than seven decades until Toyota surpassed it in 2008.

Toyota introduces self-drive tech in Tokyo Games

The Japanese automaker on Monday unveiled a prototype of its next-generation field support robot.

23 July 2019 1:42 PM IST

The IPO comes at a time when the cryptocurrency sector is facing a number of headwinds.

Japan to lead development of SWIFT network for cryptocurrency: source

Tokyo aims to have the network in place in the next few years.

19 July 2019 8:06 PM IST

Japan last month unveiled tough restrictions on exports crucial to South Korean tech titans like Samsung Electronics. (Photo: AFP)

South Korean man dies after self-immolation in front of Japanese...

The incident comes as relations between Seoul and Tokyo feel the strain over the labour issue.

19 July 2019 6:37 PM IST