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The attack appeared to be among the worst violent crimes in decades in famously safe Japan. (Photo: AFP)

Japan fire: Bodies found in stairwell suggest they were trying to...

At least 33 feared dead after suspected arson attack on Japanese animation studio.

19 July 2019 2:57 PM IST

The investigation into the deadly fire was being complicated by thea fact that the chief suspect, a 41-year-old man detained on Thursday, suffered serious burns in the blaze and was in hospital. (Photo: AFP)

Japan in shock after suspected arson kills 33

there were questions over how so many people could have died in a country where fire safety is taken very seriously.

19 July 2019 2:45 PM IST

Eyewitnesses reported saying it sounded like a blast, after which plumes of smoke was seen billowing out from the building. (Photo: ANI)

24 killed, 35 injured in Japan animation studio fire

Police said that a 41-year-old man poured what appeared to be petrol around the studio and set it on fire.

18 July 2019 1:21 PM IST

Export financing is another vital area which needs clear policy intervention.

Japan export restrictions are not countermeasures over forced wartime...

South Korean officials did not ask that Japan withdraw the export restrictions.

13 July 2019 1:11 PM IST

The court also observed that many directions were given by the high court, but still state didnt look seriously in the investigation. (Representational image)

South Korea calls investigation as forced labour feud with Japan...

Japan last week tightened restrictions on the export of three materials used in smartphone displays and chips.

13 July 2019 12:33 PM IST

As autonomous car technology develops, Sohn said Samsung was working with automobile companies on development of 5G networks, needed for autonomous driving. (Photo: AP)

Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market

Tokyo last week said it would restrict exports of three chemicals vital to South Korea's world-leading chip and...

12 July 2019 12:58 PM IST

The Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu, which is connected to Terminal 2 of Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, offers a room, called the Superior Cockpit Room.

Japanese hotel has room installed with full-sized cockpit simulator

One can book an afternoon 90-minute block with an instructor for approximately USD 275.

12 July 2019 7:54 AM IST

JAXA officials said earlier that the probe appeared to have landed successfully, but confirmation came only after Hayabusa2 lifted back up from the asteroid and resumed communications with the control room. (Photo: AFP)

Japan's USD 270 million craft makes second touchdown on distant...

The successful touchdown was greeted with cheering and applause in the JAXA mission control room, with officials...

11 July 2019 11:06 AM IST

The deer at the park numbering on average about 1,200 are protected as a national treasure. (Photo: AFP)

Nine deer die after eating plastic in Japan

Nine deer dead in Japan after eating plastic: wildlife group.

10 July 2019 5:42 PM IST

The steel exports to the US from China, Japan and South Korea have fallen by 4,88,000 tonne in six months since the imposition of the duty barriers by the Trump Administration.

India probes alleged dumping of flat rolled steel products from 15...

India conducts anti-dumping probes on of applications filed by domestic industry with prima facie evidence of dumping of...

9 July 2019 2:46 PM IST

Flood make it dangerous to live in some cities of Japan. (Photo: AFP)

800,000 people ordered to evacuate due to heavy rain in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked residents of the cities to 'take steps to protect their lives'.

3 July 2019 4:35 PM IST

The resumption of whaling has been controversial outside Japan, drawing criticism from activists and anti-whaling countries, and whaling communities are sensitive to the optics of the hunt. (Photo: AFP video screengrab)

Watch: Whalers bring ashore 27 feet catch, fishermen say worth waiting...

The whale arrived on Monday in the northern Japanese town of Kushiro, where hours earlier five ships had set out on the...

2 July 2019 4:51 PM IST