The Japanese man who spent almost $15,000 (two million yen) to look like a border collie using a custom-made hyperrealistic costume has stated that people are 'misinformed' about the idea that he wants to 'live like a dog'.

Japanese man who transformed into dog says people 'misinformed' about him

Japan and US are set to join hands this week to develop a hypersonic missile interceptor together in order to counter hypersonic warheads that are being developed by China, Russia and North Korea.

US, Japan all set to develop hypersonic missile interceptor: Report

Hollywood blockbuster "Barbie" opened in theaters on Friday in Japan, but not before "Barbenheimer" memes equating the movie about dolls with the atomic bomb generated a commotion and prompted distributor Warner Bros to issue an apology.

Greta Gerwig's billionaire 'Barbie' opens in Japan

People are anxious about Japan's impending release of treated nuclear Wastewater from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Hundreds of South Koreans in fact staged protests in Seoul to this. Holding placards gathered in the South Korean capital had protestors wearing raincoats and holding up signs that read 'We oppose the disposal of Fukushima's contaminated water' and 'No radioactive material is safe for the sea'.

South Korea: Stir against Fukushima wastewater release plan

Hundreds of thousands of activists in South Korea took to the streets in central Seoul on Saturday to stage a demonstration against Japan's decision to discharge treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

South Korean activists protest against Japan's plan to release treated Fukushima water into ocean

India beat Japan 5-0 in the Asian Championships Trophy Hockey Tournament final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Friday. India will take on Malaysia on Saturday.

Asian Championships Trophy: India storm into final after beating Japan 5-0 | WION Pulse

Scientists in Japan are working to realise the dream of every dentist to revolutionise the dental care industry—potential tooth re-growth treatment. Clinical trials for a potential treatment are set to begin in July 2024, thanks to decades of research in the field.

Japan: Scientists developing drug to regrow teeth, trials to begin in July 2024

The Malabar Navy Exercise, traditionally staged in the Indian Ocean, will be held off the coast of Sydney on Friday by India, Japan, the United States, and Australia. This will be the first time the war games have been held in Australia. On their journey to Sydney, Japanese and Indian navy ships made stops in the Pacific Island nations of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, underscoring the strategic significance of the area at a time when China and the United States are at odds.

Navy vessels from India, Japan and US reach Australia

Tourism-related stocks in Japan and South Korea surged on Thursday (August 10) after China announced it would relax Covid pandemic-era restrictions on tour groups travelling to dozens of countries, the Financial Times reported.

Stocks surge in Japan, S Korea after China announces relaxation in curbs for group tour to 78 nations

Nearly 42 per cent of adult Japanese women might end up never having children in their lifetimes, which could further pose a threat to the future of the country's social security program, the Nikkei newspaper reported citing a forthcoming government research estimate.

Over 40% of adult Japanese women may end up never having children: Report

78 years have passed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Listen to the horrific tales of the survivors of these two cities. What exactly happened in 1945 in Japan? Revisit the nuclear age with Oppenheimer -The father of the atomic bomb. Has the world learned any lessons? The risk of nuclear annihilation continues to haunt the world. Watch WION Wideangle.

What exactly happened in 1945 in Japan? | Revisit the nuclear age with Oppenheimer

Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Lesser-known facts about the 1945 catastrophe

The United States has leveled a grave accusation against China. Japanese sensitive defense networks were allegedly hacked by Chinese military hackers, according to the US National Security Agency.

Chinese cyberattack on vital Japanese defence networks

A swath of Japanese regions, including the central areas, are now bracing for typhoon Khanun to approach near southwestern Japan. This is as the country's meteorological agency warns of damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall.

South Korea evacuates thousands of scouts ahead of typhoon

After meeting with Yoshimasa Hayashi, the prime minister of Japan, and Katsunobu Kato, the minister of health, labor, and welfare, Hossein Amirabdollahian had a meeting with Fumio Kishida on Monday in Tokyo.

Tokyo: Iran's foreign minister welcomed by Japanese PM Kishida

The Japanese government will start releasing ‘treated’ radioactive water from its tsunami-hit nuclear power plant as soon as late August, Japanese media reported Monday.

Japan plans to start releasing ‘treated’ radioactive water as soon as late August: Report

In Japan, the hit film Barbie has also been marred by controversy for using the Barbenheimer hashtag as a marketing tool. Watch the video to know more.

'Barbie' faces setback in Japan, online petition calls for ban on 'Barbenheimer' hashtag

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hit out at Russian threats to use nuclear weapons as the nation marked 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Sunday (August 6).

On Hiroshima bombing anniversary, Japan decries Russian nuclear threat

China has become the leading exporter of automobiles in the first six months of 2023, topping Japan within half a year as Chinese electric cars witnessed an increase in sales worldwide, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.

China leads world in automobile exports, surpasses Japan 

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Japan has not yet decided on a date to begin the release of Fukushima water the treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Japan: Fukushima water release | China ravaged by rain and flood

In pics | Japan marks 78th anniversary of world's first atomic bomb attack in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday (August 4) apologised for mishaps over government plan to intergrate people's tax and social security data into a single identification card.

Japan: PM Fumio Kishida apologises for ID card fiasco

In Japan, on Wednesday (August 2nd), hundreds of thousands were left without electricity as Typhoon Khanun packed with powerful winds and lashing rain, approached the island nation.

Typhoon Khanun leaves 2 dead, 41 injured in Japan; over 220,000 homes sans power

With heat records being shattered all over the world, Tokyo swelters as heatwave grips Japan.

Tokyo heat smashes 150-year trend, extreme weather bakes globe

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