A top Japanese technocrat, often hailed as the ‘father of the internet’ in Japan, has lauded India’s Aadhaar and India Stack for putting the country on the path of drastic technological advancements while putting Japan far behind the technology curve.

India’s Aadhaar put Japan far behind tech curve, admits Japanese ‘father of Internet’

Newly crowned World Rugby player of the year Ardie Savea said on Friday that he wanted to "try something new" and test himself after moving to Japan's big-spending league.

Rugby: All Blacks' Ardie Savea opens up on joining Kobe Steelers in Japan league

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's popularity has further depleted with fresh corruption allegations emerging this week over the secret funds Tokyo had at its disposal that were allegedly used to sway the vote for the country to host the 2020 Olympics.

Japan PM Kishida's popularity further depletes over 'secret funds' scandal

A top private Tokyo university is disbanding its storied 83-year-old American football team after a cannabis scandal that forced the resignation of the college's president and vice-president, Japanese media reported.

Japanese University scraps team for alleged possession of drug

In the aftermath of an Osprey crash during a training exercise on Wednesday (Nov 29), rescue efforts are underway to locate seven missing US Air Force personnel off the coast of Japan.

Japan urges suspension of US military's Osprey flights following fatal crash

In 2002, scientists aboard a research vessel discovered a peculiar jellyfish near a volcanic crater off Japan. Spotting the same creature again in 2020, scientists have now confirmed that it is a new species named Santjordia pagesi.

'Mysterious' jellyfish with 240 tentacles discovered off Japan's coast declared a new species

U.S military aircraft has crashed off a Japanese island. The Coast Guard says the crash killed one crew member adding that five people are still missing. Police received information that the aircraft had been spoing fire from a left engine.

U.S Osprey military aircraft crashes off Japan, one person killed | WION

Breaking diplomatic barriers in Asia, China, Japan, and South Korea have announced a pivotal agreement to reignite cooperation, setting the stage for a trilateral summit. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi hailed this cooperation as essential to sustaining regional and global stability.

China, Japan, & South Korea agree on trilateral summit revival

A South Korean appeals court has ordered the Japanese government to compensate a group of former “comfort women”— a euphemism used to describe sex slaves for Japanese troops during the Second World War.

South Korean court orders Japan to compensate women who worked as sex slaves for Japanese troops

In the heart of Japan's Shizuoka region, Shizuoka Distillery stands as a pioneer in the country's burgeoning independent whisky movement. Fuelled by cedar from nearby forests, the distillery embraces innovation, including the world's only wood-fuelled blaze beneath a whisky still.

Sipping success: Japan's whisky revolution pours a century of craft into global glasses

North Korea said on Tuesday (Nov 21) that it made a third attempt to launch its first spy satellite which was successful. The previous efforts to put a spy satellite into orbit in May and August had failed, and South Korea, Japan and the United States repeatedly urged Pyongyang not to proceed with another launch.

North Korea makes fresh attempt to launch first spy satellite, says it was success

Japan is gearing up for a second consecutive year of significant wage hikes, presenting an opportunity for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to consider stepping back from a decade-long monetary stimulus.

Japan's wage boom paves the way for BOJ exit, boosts inflation battle

In this Gravitas episode, we explore innovative solutions from the US and Japan to combat loneliness. Featuring America's Groundfloor social club and Japan's unique 'Handsome Weeping Boys,' this report delves into cultural approaches to building connections and emotional support. Discover global initiatives addressing the loneliness epidemic.

Gravitas: Tackling the silent epidemic: US anti-loneliness clubs meet Japan's ‘handsome weeping boys’

You might have heard of partners in crime, but Japan is offering people a partner in crying. Japanese companies are hiring “handsome weeping boys” for their employees who first make them cry and then cry with them and console them.

In Japan, companies are renting 'handsome weeping boys' to make employees cry, wipe their tears

Japan's J-Alert warning system was triggered by a North Korean missile launch in the country's southwestern Okinawa prefecture late on Tuesday (Nov 21). But Japan is not sure whether North Korea has successfully managed to put a military spy satellite into orbit as claimed by Pyongyang.

Japan not sure if North Korea successfully put military spy satellite into orbit

A fear is emerging in the travel landscape, particularly among Chinese tourists, causing shifts in preferences and posing challenges for destinations like Japan and Thailand.

China’s grim travel outlook | World Business Watch

North Korea conducted a rocket launch believed to be carrying a satellite, South Korea and Japan said, in what would be Pyongyang's third attempt to place a satellite in orbit this year. South Korea's military said the rocket was believed to be carrying a spy satellite and was launched toward the south.

'Spy Satellite' of North Korea fired soutwards confirmed Seoul's military

North Korea has notified Japan that it plans to launch a rocket satellite into space between Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1) in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, said Japan's coast guard.

North Korea to launch satellite rocket between Nov 22 and Dec 1, says Japan

On Tuesday, November 21, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that the Aegis destroyers and PAC-3 missile defense system of the Self-Defense Force were prepared to handle any "unexpected situation" that might result from North Korea's scheduled satellite rocket launch.

Japan's defences ready if North Korea satellite launch causes 'unexpected situation' says PM Kishida

In a still fuelled by cedar from nearby forests, Shizuoka Distillery, a leader in Japan's new wave of independent whisky makers, crafts its spirits to tap into surging global demand.

Japanese whisky turns 100 as craft distilleries transform industry

The US has approved a major long-range missile deal for Japan worth $2.35 billion. The deal includes two types of Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of 1,600 kilometres.

US backs Japan's bid to bolster defences

China has agreed to talk about the ban it imposed on Japanese seafood after Tokyo started to relase waste water from wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean gradually, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in San Francisco.

Fukushima wastewater release: PM Fumio Kishida says China agreed to discuss Japanese seafood ban

France on Thursday (Nov 16) assured support to India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for the permanent membership at the UN Security Council, asserting its longstanding stance on reforming the Security Council.

France assures support to India, three others for permanent seat at UN Security Council

On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed that his country has not provoked a conflict or war or even occupied a single inch of any foreign land - these remarks came at a dinner on the sidelines of the APEC summit.

APEC Summit 2023: China-Japan leaders face to face meet at APEC

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