North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister has claimed that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida recently conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader soon. Kim however has said that improving bilateral relations between the two countries will depend on whether Japan can make what he describes as practical political decisions. Watch to know more!

North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un

Bank of Japan's decision to end its nearly decade-long negative interest rate policy marks a significant shift in the country's economic strategy. This move, announced on Tuesday, is causing businesses and consumers to reassess their financial outlook.

Japanese consumers expect higher wages after rate hike

Europe looks to Japan for defence pact amid ‘worrying shift’ in regional dynamic. Agreement being discussed could potentially include cooperation on naval exercises, intelligence sharing and responses to cyber threats.

Europe looks to Japan for defence pact amid regional dynamics

EU, Japan sign defence deal

A South Korean chemical tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, capsized near Mutsure Island in southwestern Japan, approximately 1,000 kilometres from the capital of Tokyo, media reports said.

South Korean chemical tanker capsizes near Japan’s Mutsure island, 7 dead

For eight years, Japan's central bank has maintained negative interest rates, a policy aimed at stimulating a stagnant economy. This meant banks charged a fee to hold excess reserves, encouraging them to lend more. However, with inflation exceeding the bank of Japan's 2% target for over a year, a policy shift is imminent. The bank of japan is expected to raise rates as early as this week, marking the first hike since 2007. Watch to know more!

Japanese banks gear up for policy rate shift with training

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a live fire drill of nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers which are designed to target the South Korean capital Seoul, reported Pyongyang’s state media on Tuesday (Mar 19).

North Korean leader oversees firing drills of ‘super-large’ rocket launchers to potentially target Seoul

Japanese Tech Giant Fujitsu has faced a major Cyber attack on its systems. The company has issued a statement cautioning that hackers might have accessed personal and customer data. Watch to know more!

Japanese Tech giant Fujitsu faces Cyberattack

Taiwan's semiconductor giant, TSMC, is reportedly considering establishing advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, marking a potentially significant move that could further energise Japan's semiconductor industry.

TSMC explores advanced chip packaging expansion in Japan

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea after a break of two months and this comes at a time when US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting South Korea. Watch to know more!

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul, Japan PM Fumio Kishida condemns launch

Centuries-old artefacts which were looted following the Battle of Okinawa during World War II have been recovered and returned to Japan, said the FBI. The 22 historic artefacts were discovered in an attic by a family in Massachusetts, United States among their late father’s personal belongings.

FBI returns 22 historic artefacts to Japan looted after Battle of Okinawa found in Massachusetts home

A mysterious bacterial infection is spreading in Japan at a pace never seen before even as authorities struggle to establish a cause. According to the data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), the number of cases of a group A streptococcal disease – streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) – in 2024 is expected to surpass the record level earlier noted in 2023.

Mysterious, deadly bacteria spreading in Japan at record pace baffles authorities

The global economy is all set to record a crucial turning point soon. We are talking about Bank of Japan exiting the negative interest rates cycle after 8 years.

Bank of Japan to exit negative rates cycle after eight years

A high court in Japan on Thursday said the country's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, ruling on a matter that has divided lower levels of the judiciary and put the conservative government at odds with shifting public opinion.

Japan's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, high court says

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan has expressed strong disapproval over a gathering held in the western city of Wakayamaby that was attended by the members of the ruling party's youth division last November.

'Highly inappropriate': Japan PM Fumio Kishida condemns dance event at party meet. Here's why

The 'flesh-eating disease' or Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) is spreading at a record rate in Japan. It is a rare but dangerous bacterial infection. The mortality rate of the disease is 30%. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: 'Flesh-eating disease' spreading at record rate in Japan

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan on Thursday (Mar 14), as per the Japan Meteorological Agency. While the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website indicated that the quake measured 5.

Japan hit by 5.8 magnitude quake, no casualties reported

Japan marked the 13th anniversary of the massive earthquake and tsunami that triggered a nuclear meltdown and left large parts of Fukushima prefecture uninhabitable.

Japan pays tribute to victims of 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

Six couples in Japan have taken legal action against the government, aiming to secure the right to maintain separate surnames after marriage. Timed to coincide with International Women's Day, the lawsuit challenges laws established since the 19th century, which mandate that married couples must adopt either the husband's or the wife's surname, with approximately 95 per cent choosing the husband's.

Japanese couples file lawsuit to pursue separate surnames in rare break from tradition

The Japanese government is actively exploring the possibility of exporting naval ship communication antennas to India, the Nikkei publication reported. The antennas, known as NORA-50 and nicknamed "UNICORN", were collaboratively developed by a consortium of Japanese companies, including Nippon Electric Company and Yokohama Rubber.

India, Japan expected to finalise 'UNICORN' antennas deal during Quad summit

For decades the archetypal image of Japanese business and government has been groups of men in dark suits, but a small - but growing - cohort of female leaders is refashioning Japanese institutions.

Demand for women's business training surges in Japan

In response to overtourism challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, Kyoto's famous geisha district, Gion, is putting in place visitor restrictions, particularly in private alleys, to address resident concerns and preserve cultural integrity.

Japan: Geisha district Gion in Kyoto enforces visitor restrictions to combat overtourism

It's easy to dismiss experiences that we haven't personally encountered, but moments like these allow us to step into someone else's shoes, if only for a brief moment.

Walking in women's shoes: Tokyo firm's male employees given simulated menstrual pain. HERE'S HOW they felt

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