Will China soon resemble the Japan of the 1990s analysts at JP Morgan definitely feel that way.

China on its way to become Japan of 1990s

Typhoon Khanun wreaked havoc in Japan, with most rampage from winds being reported in the popular tourist destination Okinawa. Over 200,000 households have no electricity while one person is reportedly dead and 25 others were injured.

Millions affected as Typhoon Khanun wreaks havoc in Japan, to head towards China

15 people have died in Japan and South Korea due to extreme heat. At least 20 have been killed in China due to typhoon Doksuri. Is this climate karma catching up? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: 15 die in Japan & South Korea due to extreme heat

The biggest hassle when you're travelling language while abroad. For this barrier, Japan seems to have a solution.

Reduced lost in translation: Talk in your language at Shinjuku station in Japan

Different parts of the world have been battered by extreme climatic conditions. While some regions are slapped with heavy rains and subsequent floods, other parts of the world are facing extreme heat.

Climate change: Heat-related deaths rise in Japan and South Korea

Spain coach Jorge Vilda says his "angry" players can shake off the mental scars of a 4-0 mauling from Japan and be a force in the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup.

FIFA Women's WC: Spain 'angry' after 0-4 mauling by Japan, says coach

While the world is celebrating Barbenheimer, there's a controversy brewing in Japan over the two films- Barbie and Oppenheimer. Warner Bros Japan has criticised its American counterpart for a social media incident involving the two films.

Warner Bros Japan slams its American counterpart over a Barbenheimer post on social media 

Tokyo is sizzling in hot weather at the moment. A group of like-minded designers and engineers have come together to fight the heat. The ninth extreme heat countermeasures exhibition showcased cool technologies, gadgets and wearable solutions that solve problems related to extreme heat. From neck fans to portable air-conditioned backpacks, the event had it all.

Japan tries to fight the heat with cool gadgets

Japan's infamous Joker assailant who attempted to kill and burn innocent people on a train in Tokyo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. Tokyo District Court's Tachikawa branch found 26-year-old Kyota Hattori guilty of attempted murder and starting a fire on the train, while dressed as DC comic book villain, the Joker.

Japan's Joker assailant sentenced to 23 years in prison

Sexist flyers were distributed to pregnant women in the city of Onomichi in Japan's Hiroshima prefecture. The flyers were titled "Advice from fathers to you" and mansplained women. When will Japan change its patriarchal ways? Priyanka Sharma5 brings you the details.

Gravitas: Japan's problematic advice to pregnant women

A man named Toco from Japan spent 2 million Yen to transform himself. He became a dog with a custom-made collie costume. Toco's dream of becoming an animal started since he was a kid. He conceals his face to hide his alter ego.

A Japanese man spends 2 Million Yen to become a dog

A Japanese man spends two Million Yen to become a dog

The mayor of a Japanese city was forced to apologise after the administration distributed flyers telling pregnant women how to please their husbands after becoming mothers.

Japan: Mayor apologises for flyers advising pregnant woman to cook, clean & give massages to husbands

Overshadowed by the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s recent and rapid militarisation of a group of islands claimed by japan has flown largely under the radar. With japan boosting military capabilities, the Russian Defence Ministry is considering a plan to cover the pacific ocean with formidable tu-160 strategic bombers. here's an analysis of the recent developments.

Russia moves to cover Pacific Ocean with feared Tu-160 bombers amid dispute with Japan | Details

Yoshimasa Hayashi, the foreign minister of Japan, came to India on July 27 on a two-day visit with the goal of strengthening and reviewing Indo-Japan strategic ties. Later on in the day, Mr. Hayashi and S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, would undertake extensive discussions.

Japan Foreign Minister Hayashi on a two-day visit to New Delhi

Japan has decided to play a more active role in the Asia-Pacific region driven by the grim reality of multiple crises facing the region as highlighted by its annual white paper on defence which calls it the worst security situation since the end of World War II. According to 510-page report China, Russia and North Korea contribute to the most severe and complex security environment.

Japan releases annual defence white paper

Japanese government data showed on Wednesday (July 26) that number of Japanese people in the country has dropped at fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents has risen to a record 3 million.

Japan's population falls, but number of foreigners in country rises

Japan is facing a demographic crisis: The Southeast Asian country witnessed a massive drop in its population last year.

Japan records its steepest population decline

A doctor and his daughter in Japan have been arrested for a beheading case in the popular night entertainment district in the country's northern city of Sapporo after a headless man was found in one of the 'love hotel' rooms, nearly three weeks ago.

Beheaded man found inside Japan’s ‘love hotel’; woman and her parents arrested

As China braces for super typhoon Doksuri, authorities have issued advisories urging fishing boats to seek shelter and farmers to expedite their harvest preparations as the typhoon approaches East Asia, potentially making landfall deep into China. Doksuri is expected to be the most powerful typhoon to hit China this storm season, following a narrow escape from typhoon Mawar earlier this year, which diverted towards japan.

Doksuri super typhoon to hit Chinese mainland this week | WION Climate Tracker

A reserach group in Japan has uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved fossil forest that might help scientists understand the missing links to reconstruct a "whole Eurasia plant from the late Miocene epoch"- a period that existed around 10.

Exquisitely preserved fossil forest from late Miocene epoch found in Japan

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, late Monday (July 24), said South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The report was also confirmed by the Japanese defence ministry which said North Korea launched what it said could be a ballistic missile.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, say South Korea and Japan

A major Japanese newspaper came out with a survey finding that the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is rapidly losing support of the public in the country. The public support of the Prime Minister Kishida's cabinet fell by nearly 20 points to 28% in the last two months.

Japan PM Kishida rapidly loses public support, ratings drop to 28%

At least three people were injured after a stabbing incident on a train in western Japan’s Osaka, on Sunday (July 23). A man identified as the perpetrator was promptly arrested, said the local officials.

Japan: At least three injured after stabbing at Osaka train station, suspect arrested

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