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He has seven brothers and one sister who live nearby in the town of Ashoro on Hokkaido. (Photo: AFP)

Japanese confirmed as world's oldest living man at 112

Nonaka, who was born on July 25, 1905 received certificate from Guinness World Records at home on Japan's northern...

10 April 2018 3:28 PM IST

The dermatology chain is promoting a painless underarm hair removal product. (Photo: Pixabay)

Armpits new advertising space in Japan, young women become walking...

According to reports, prices for one hour's worth of exposure, a colour armpit ad measuring just a few inches starts...

31 July 2018 4:11 PM IST

Paytm has revamped its app to make it even more user friendly and intuitive.

SoftBank partners Paytm to launch payments service in Japan

Paytm offers seamless mobile payments to over 300 million customers and 8 million merchants in India.

27 July 2018 12:40 PM IST

A good nights sleep can work wonders for overall well being (Photo: AFP)

Interplay between sleep and wakefulness

Researchers revealed some neuronal pathways, which regulate sleep/wakefulness states.

23 July 2018 9:50 AM IST

For patients of Alzheimers and dementia, memory implants and reactivation will be a life-changer, just as the ability to mute or erase memories will be for trauma victims. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ultrasound applied to brain may help patients with dementia

Ultrasound waves, applied to the whole brain, improve cognitive dysfunction in mice with conditions simulating vascular...

23 July 2018 9:43 AM IST

European Council President Donald Tusk, left, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker greet each other. (Photo: File/AP)

EU, Japan sign landmark trade deal to eliminate nearly all tariffs

The ambitious pact signed in Tokyo runs counter to President Donald Trump's moves to hike tariffs on imports from many...

17 July 2018 6:27 PM IST

The fisherman who had caught him said he would be using a new octopus, Rabio Jr, to predict Japans results for the rest of the World Cup. (Photo: Pixabay)

Psychic' octopus who correctly predicted FIFA World Cup results...

Rabio had become latest animal to be heralded with football fortune-telling powers after it was caught by fisherman in...

3 July 2018 1:09 PM IST

The 10-meter (33-foot) pencil rocket lifted only slightly from its launch pad before dropping to the ground, disappearing in a fireball. (AP Photo)

Rocket developed by Japan startup in flames after liftoff

The MOMO-2 rocket, developed by Interstellar Technologies, was supposed to reach as high as 100 kilometres into space.

1 July 2018 8:18 AM IST

Torrential rain that caused flooding and mudslides in towns east of Tokyo left at least seven people dead and added damage in areas still recovering from recent typhoons, officials said Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Torrential rains, landslides kill 10 in Japan, 3 reported missing

Two weeks ago, Typhoon Hagibis caused widespread flooding and left more than 80 people dead or presumed dead across...

26 Oct 2019 11:31 AM IST

Once activated, the in-app SOS button generates a trigger alert to OYOs Safety Response Team with the guest, booking, location and emergency contact details.

India's Oyo launches Japan hotels in SoftBank JV

The Japanese tech giant has already invested nearly USD 1 billion in Oyo.

25 Oct 2019 12:19 PM IST

The emperor and the empress. (Photo: Instagram)

Japanese Emperor crowned in elaborate ceremony

In ancient throne ritual, Japanese emperor vows to fulfil duty.

22 Oct 2019 6:30 PM IST

Hisahitos birth in 2006 was seen as a miracle by conservatives eager to preserve the males-only succession. (Photo: Social Media)

Fate of Japan's royal dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-old

Hisahito, 13, the lone royal male in his generation, is second in line to throne after his father Crown Prince Akishino.

18 Oct 2019 12:17 PM IST