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NOT KIDDING! THIS country makes it mandatory under law for people to laugh once a day
World | July 12, 2024 13:56 ISTThe local government in Japan's Yamagata prefecture passed a law calling on residents to laugh hard at least once a day. This is not the first time Japan has introduced such bizarre rules, which included an anti-dancing law until 2014 that prevented people from dancing in clubs.
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This country allows official gender change without compulsory surgery in a ground breaking ruling
World | July 11, 2024 23:14 ISTUnder the law, transgender individuals seeking to change their gender assignment on official documents must be diagnosed with gender dysphoria and undergo sex reassignment surgery.
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Miracle! Woman swept to sea while swimming with her friend in Pacific Ocean, rescued 37 hours later
World | July 11, 2024 17:59 ISTJapanese officials stated that despite slight dehydration, the woman was in good health and walked away after a medical check at a nearby hospital.
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Farewell to Floppy disk: Japan pulls the plug on a tech relic unknown to Gen-Z
Technology | July 04, 2024 15:32 ISTFloppy disks were used in the Japanese government system, and now it is officially getting off the shelf. Japan made a law in 2022 to discontinue floppy and CD-ROM in the government systems, but it took almost 2 years to completely stop the usage.
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Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan to release in Japan on THIS date, advance bookings opens on July 5
Bollywood | July 03, 2024 14:49 ISTAs per reports, the advance ticket bookings will open from July 5 and those who book tickets in advance, they will get posters of Shah Rukh Khan from the song, Chaleya.
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India, Japan to work together towards building safe & trustworthy AI: Hiroshi Yoshida
Technology | July 03, 2024 13:39 ISTJapanese Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination (Internal Affairs), Hiroshi Yoshida, announced this joint effort, highlighting the two countries' commitment to fostering responsible AI practices.
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North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new US-South Korea-Japan drill
World | July 01, 2024 8:10 ISTThe missiles were reportedly launched 10 minutes apart in a northeastern direction from the town of Jangyon in southeastern North Korea. The reports said the first missile landed in the waters off the North's eastern city of Chongjin.
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Japan's space agency hit by biggest cyberattacks, but officials downplay hacking attempt
World | June 21, 2024 13:42 ISTJAXA has investigated the extent of illegal access while shutting down the affected networks and verifying that they did not contain classified information about the operations of rockets and satellites and national security.
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Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami
World | June 03, 2024 6:37 ISTJapan Earthquakes: The moment people in the Ishikawa region felt the tremors, their horrific memories of January 1 earthquake which killed 241 people created panic among them.
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North Korea fires another barrage of ballistic missiles as tensions flare with South Korea
World | May 30, 2024 7:23 ISTThe missile launch happened after hundreds of balloons carrying trash and excrement across the heavily fortified border to South Korea on Wednesday as a "gift". Tensions have increased between the two Koreas due to weapons tests by North and combined military exercises in the South.
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Japan put black screen to protect Mount Fuji, now tourists making holes to click pictures I VIDEO
World | May 29, 2024 16:08 ISTThe town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town constructed a large black screen to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists.
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North Korea's attempt to put second military spy satellite into orbit failed, exploded in mid-air
World | May 27, 2024 21:44 ISTSouth Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in that a North Korean rocket was launched in a southern direction off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. It said four minutes after the launch, many fragments were spotted in the waters.
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North Korea to launch its 2nd military spy satellite, US, Japan, S Korea urge Kim to cancel his plan
World | May 27, 2024 12:19 ISTNorth Korea notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite towards the Yellow Sea and east of Luzon Island between May 27 and June 4, the Japan Coast Guard said.
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Kabosu, the iconic Japanese dog who inspired Dogecoin, passes away at 18
World | May 24, 2024 14:12 ISTKabosu became an internet sensation in 2010 when a picture of her went viral, leading to the popular "Doge" meme that inspired "Dogecoin". Last year, Elon Musk briefly replaced Twitter's logo with an image of Kabosu, causing the value of Dogecoin to skyrocket.
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Japanese town to block Mount Fuji with Black screen, claims foreign tourists' misconduct behaviour
News | May 15, 2024 11:47 ISTJapan's Mount Fuji's Majestic view will soon be obstructed by a massive black curtain
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India all set to overtake Japan as fourth largest economy by 2025, predicts Amitabh Kant
Business | May 12, 2024 14:40 ISTIndia's GDP grew at a massive 8.4 per cent during the October-December quarter of the financial year 2023-24, and the country continued to remain the fastest-growing major economy and is poised to maintain its growth trajectory going ahead.
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US President 'respects' allies: White House defends Biden's 'xenophobia' remarks on India, Japan
World | May 03, 2024 12:40 ISTThe White House asserted that Biden respects his allies and his remarks were a broader comment on how immigrants strengthen the country. Biden on Wednesday said that India, Japan, China and Russia are not performing well economically because they don't welcome immigrants.
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Irritated by visitors' behaviour, this country is building giant black screen to block tourist view
World | May 01, 2024 23:56 ISTForeign visitors have flocked to Japan since the pandemic border restrictions were lifted, in part due to the weaker yen. While the booming tourism has helped the industry, it has triggered complaints from residents in popular tourist destinations, such as Kyoto and Kamakura.
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Dollar hits fresh 34-year high against Yen amid US inflation surge
Business | April 29, 2024 15:05 ISTDespite the potential for intervention, analysts remain doubtful about its effectiveness. Tapas Strickland from the National Australia Bank highlighted that macroeconomic fundamentals do not currently support a significant shift towards a hawkish monetary stance.
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2 Japanese navy helicopters, carrying 8 crew members, crashed in Pacific Ocean, search op on: Govt
World | April 21, 2024 7:22 ISTOne of the eight crew members was recovered from the waters, but his or her condition was unknown. The officials were still searching for the other seven.
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