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  Brazil end 88-year-long wait with come-from-behind Japan win in World Cup round of 32

  Football | June 30, 2026 14:11 IST

  Brazil have entered their 11th straight round of 16 with a come-from-behind win against Japan in the round of 32. They were trailing 1-0 at halftime before Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli rescued them with strikes in the second half.

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  6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued

  World | June 28, 2026 6:55 IST

  The powerful earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.1, struck the northeastern region of Japan, which triggered panic among the locals. However, authorities have not issued a tsunami warning, and no injuries have been reported yet.

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  Japan, Sweden qualify for World Cup knockouts after draw; Samurai Blue's opponents revealed

  Football | June 26, 2026 13:26 IST

  Japan have finished second in Group F after their 1-1 draw against Sweden at the Dallas Stadium. Both Japan and Sweden have made it to the round of 32, with the Swedes among the eight best third-ranked teams, having four points from three matches.

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  Japan's obesity rate is 6%, America's is 43%: Health coach explains the difference

  Lifestyle | June 16, 2026 10:31 IST

  A health coach says your surroundings may influence your weight more than genetics. Comparing obesity rates in Japan and the US, he argues that daily infrastructure and lifestyle habits play a major role in long-term health.

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  Rs 2.5 lakh for Japan trip, Rs 90,000 for Goa? Woman's post on expensive school trips goes viral

  Trending | June 09, 2026 7:38 IST

  A viral social media post claiming that a parent spent Rs 2.5 lakh on a school trip to Japan and Rs 90,000 on a Goa holiday has sparked a debate about the rising cost of raising children. The post questioned whether growing expenses are one reason more families are choosing to have only one child.

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  Major embarrassment: Japan mosque inaugurated by Pakistani envoy declared illegal over fishy records

  World | June 03, 2026 9:21 IST

  The mosque is located in Kawagoe, in Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on a 4,500-square-metre plot classified as mountain forest land. The area falls under an urbanisation control zone, where construction is generally not allowed.

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  Dhurandhar Japan Release: Here's when Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's spy thriller will hit theatres

  Entertainment | April 29, 2026 12:58 IST

  Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar is set for a Japan release in July 2026. Jio Studios and B62 Studios confirmed the film's overseas rollout after its strong global box office run.

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  Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Northern Japan

  World | April 27, 2026 6:55 IST

  A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan’s Hokkaido region early Monday.

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  Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hits Japan's Northeastern coast; tsunami warning issued

  World | April 20, 2026 23:39 IST

  Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit Japan's Tohoku region on Monday. Authorities have also issued a tsunami warning for parts of northeast Japan.

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  Japan beat Australia to lift title in record-breaking AFC women's Asian Cup final

  Football | March 21, 2026 18:07 IST

  Japan defeated Australia 1-0 to win the Women’s Asian Cup, with Maika Hamano scoring the decisive long-range goal. Played before a record 74,357 fans in Sydney, the final capped a strong campaign as Japan held firm under late pressure.

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  Trump urges nations to send warships to open Strait of Hormuz: 'We'll bomb the hell out..'

  World | March 14, 2026 21:02 IST

  Trump urged countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to send ships to the region.

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  CM Yogi secures Rs 4 lakh cr commitments in Singapore-Japan visit, fast-tracks $1 trillion vision

  Uttar Pradesh | February 26, 2026 19:03 IST

  During CM Yogi's visit a key highlight was the launch of a Green Hydrogen Centre of Excellence, uniting University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi Hydrogen Company, IIT Kanpur, Harcourt Butler Technical University, IIT BHU and Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology.

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  Uttar Pradesh is the best place for investment, says CM Yogi Adityanath in Japan's Yamanashi

  Uttar Pradesh | February 26, 2026 13:12 IST

  Addressing a press conference in Japan's Yamanashi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh is the best place in India for investment. He also highlighted that UP's per capita income has tripled in the past nine years.

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  No garlic, no onion: UP CM Yogi to eat 'satvik' food during Japan tour; special arrangements made

  Uttar Pradesh | February 25, 2026 12:22 IST

  CM Yogi will follow his strict dietary discipline in Japan and will consume only meals prepared without onion and garlic. A completely vegetarian breakfast has been specially arranged for him.

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  Policy reforms over last 9 years have transformed UP into a global investment hub: CM Yogi in Tokyo

  Uttar Pradesh | February 25, 2026 11:10 IST

  This is CM Yogi Adityanath's maiden visit to Japan and forms part of his two-nation tour, which officials said is focused on deepening strategic and economic ties and positioning Uttar Pradesh as a global investment destination.

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  UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Singapore and Japan; set to experience 600 kmph Maglev train journey

  India | February 19, 2026 23:50 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Japan. He will travel on a 600-kilometer Maglev train during his visit to the country.

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  Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first woman PM, secures mandate: LDP wins supermajority in winter snap polls

  World | February 08, 2026 23:54 IST

  PM Modi celebrated Takaichi's triumph on X and said, "Congratulations @SanaeTakaichi on your landmark victory! The India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership bolsters global peace, stability, and prosperity. Under your leadership, our friendship will soar to new heights."

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  Japanese court sentences man who shot former PM Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment

  World | January 21, 2026 11:00 IST

  Shinzo Abe, one of Japan's most influential politicians, was serving as a regular lawmaker after leaving the prime minister's job when he was killed in 2022 while campaigning in the western city of Nara. It shocked a nation with strict gun control.

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  Japan heads for snap polls as PM Sanae Takaichi moves to dissolve parliament

  World | January 19, 2026 17:39 IST

  By dissolving parliament ahead of schedule, Takaichi is aiming for a stronger public mandate. A clear win could help her push key reforms and reduce opposition within parliament and her own party.

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  Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits western Japan, tremors felt across the country

  World | January 06, 2026 8:48 IST

  Earthquake hits Japan: The epicenter was located at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) inland, the agency said, adding there was no risk of a tsunami. No injuries or damage were reported from the quake.