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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

China is developing a spy plane that will be able to detect F-35 and F-22 stealth jet fighters.(AFP / Representative photo)

China making spy plane to operate from aircraft carrier and detect...

Beijing-based military expert Li Jie said the new surveillance plane could also become a command centre in the air.

27 Jan 2018 8:28 PM IST

Withdrawing itself from the electronics market would mean leaving a place vacant in for its contemporaries like Sony Corp, Sharp Corp and Kyocera Corp to fill in.

Fujitsu to sell off its mobile phone unit

Thanks to the rise of Apple and Samsung, many of these makers had to actually shut shop.

26 Jan 2018 4:17 PM IST

Volcanic ashes cover the slopes of a ski resort in Kusatsu, Gunma prefecture, central Japan, after Mount Kusatsu-Shirane erupted. (Photo: AP)

At least 16 injured in volcanic eruption at ski resort in Japan

Nine civilians were injured by volcanic rocks, while seven people six soldiers and one civilian skier were hit by an...

23 Jan 2018 4:13 PM IST

One train killed 65 deer on a track on Saturday (Nov 25) while 41 died between Wednesday and Friday. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japanese trains bark like dogs so deer don't get run over

Deer often congregate to lick the train tracks in the evening and late at night which, sadly, leads to regular...

19 Jan 2018 4:12 PM IST