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Time off for good behaviour: Japan firm rewards non-smokers

Japan lags behind other developed nations in terms of smoke-free policies and the social pressure to quit is less...

1 Nov 2017 2:10 PM IST

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Tattoo artists need medical license: Japanese court

Police raided his studio and charged him with violating a law.

27 Sept 2017 5:20 PM IST

Authorities in some regions have resorted to encouraging some of the 4.8 million drivers over 75 in Japan to hand over their licence. (Photo: AFP)

Old and deadly: Japan's drive to beat elderly road menace

Authorities in some regions have resorted to encouraging some of the 4.8 million drivers over 75 in Japan to hand over...

26 Sept 2017 1:41 PM IST

The baby panda has been christened Xiang Xiang to evoke the image of a blooming flower. (Photo: AP)

Blooming lovely! Japan zoo names baby panda after flowers

The baby panda has been christened Xiang Xiang to evoke the image of a blooming flower.

25 Sept 2017 2:39 PM IST

Japans Emperor Akihito, second from left, and Empress Michiko, listen to a priest, right, as they visit Koma Shrine in Hidaka, northwest of Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Japan's emperor visits shrine for ancient Korean settlers

He was accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko.

20 Sept 2017 1:56 PM IST

Japan is a global frontrunner in confronting dementia, the cost of which has been estimated at one percent of the worlds gross domestic product. (Photo: Facebook/ The Restaurant of Order Mistakes)

Restaurant in Japan highlights dementia awareness

The goal of the pop-up is to raise awareness about dementia ahead of World Alzheimer's Day.

18 Sept 2017 8:35 AM IST

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Cyber security expert warns about the dangers of robots

11 Sept 2017 12:55 PM IST

Japanese Emperor Akihitos oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, says she is getting married to her university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and sincerity. (Photo: AP)

Japanese princess marries for love, gives up royal status

The princess said that she will marry Kei Komuro, who was a classmate of hers at Tokyo's International Christian...

4 Sept 2017 8:51 AM IST

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will host PM Modi at his holiday home in the picturesque Yamanashi prefecture for a private dinner on Sunday. (Photo: File | PTI)

India, Japan sign USD 75 billion currency swap agreement

A move will help in bringing greater stability in foreign exchange and capital markets in the country.

29 Oct 2018 5:18 PM IST

The minister made the admission at a parliamentary committee meeting on Wednesday when asked by an opposition lawmaker if he was computer literate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japan cybersecurity and Olympics minister: -"I've never used a...

Yoshitaka Sakurada, 68, was named to the two posts last month by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

15 Nov 2018 11:40 AM IST

Velazco was earlier crowned Miss Venezuela International 2017. (Facebook Screengrab/ MariemClaretVelazco)

Venezuela's Mariem Velazco wins Japan's Miss International Beauty...

Contestants from South Africa, Romania, and Colombia bagged the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.

12 Nov 2018 1:36 PM IST

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Japanese birds' 'snake' calls conjure mental images

Researchers played recordings of songbird calls warning of a snake. Find out what happened next.

30 Jan 2018 12:25 PM IST