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  Japan, US, Australia and Philippines hold joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea

  News | April 08, 2024 18:08 IST

  Japan, United States, Australia and the Philippines held a one-day joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Sunday. A statement by the Philippines’ armed forces said the drills were held within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone in the South China Sea.

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  Japan introduces e-Visa for Indian tourists: Top 5 places to visit in the island country

  Travel | April 04, 2024 13:04 IST

  Japan is a country that has something for everyone, from bustling cities to serene countryside, from ancient temples to modern technology. With the introduction of e-visa, now is the perfect time for Indian tourists to plan a trip to this beautiful island country.

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  Japan launches e-Visas for Indian tourists. Here's how you can apply | DETAILS

  World | April 04, 2024 12:42 IST

  The much-awaited Japan e-Visa programme was launched in India on April 1 and is valid for up to 90 days. The move aims to streamline the process of obtaining a visa to enable short-term travel from several countries to Japan.

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  Why are Japan, Taiwan and other countries in that region prone to frequent earthquakes?

  Explainers | April 04, 2024 11:33 IST

  The recent powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near Taiwan's Hualien City resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the region in decades. While tsunami warnings were issued initially, they were later lifted.

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  Japan: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off east coast of Honshu

  World | April 04, 2024 9:38 IST

  The earthquake struck at 03:16 UTC with a depth of 10 kilometers. Further details regarding the impact and potential damage are yet to be disclosed.

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  North Korea tests new hypersonic missile, the latest in its war preparations as tensions rise

  World | April 03, 2024 18:31 IST

  Tensions are high in the Korean peninsula as North Korea has intensified weapons tests in response to expanded military drills between South Korea and the US. Earlier this year, North Korea launched a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time that can target the US mainland.

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  Japan reports first wave of tsunami after 7.2 earthquake rocks Taiwan

  World | April 03, 2024 7:30 IST

  Taiwan was hit by a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake on early Wednesday damaging several buildings in a southern city and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.

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  Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram after ignoring its value for nearly 27 years

  World | April 02, 2024 11:13 IST

  The first photo published was of the imperial couple sitting on a sofa with their 22-year-old daughter Princess Aiko, which garnered thousands of views within minutes.

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  Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued

  World | April 02, 2024 6:44 IST

  No report of casualty or loss of properties emerged from Japan's Iwate and Aomori as of now.

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  Oppenheimer finally opens in Japan eight months after its worldwide release | Deets inside

  March 30, 2024 10:16 IST

  Eight months after its global release, the Cillian Murphy starrer Oppenheimer is finally released in Japan. However, it is also reported that the film featured a warning which said the movie carried images of nuclear tests that could evoke the damage caused by the bombs.

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  SS Rajamouli survives earthquake in Japan, filmmaker's son Karthikeya says, 'was on the 28th floor.'

  March 21, 2024 11:54 IST

  SS Rajamouli and his son Karthikeya was recently in Japan for an event of their film RRR. Meanwhile, the filmmaker's son on Thursday shared a news with the fans about their earthquake experience in Japan, following which their fans expressed their concerns for them.

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  Japan's foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa condemns supplying of weapons From North Korea to Russia

  News | March 19, 2024 14:55 IST

  Japanese foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa condemned the supplying of weapons from North Korea to Russia on Monday (March 18) after chairing a Security Council meeting on "Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation." Watch to know more!

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  Japan earthquake: Tremors of magnitude of 5.8 hit Fukushima- two days after nuclear disaster

  World | March 14, 2024 21:12 IST

  The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, where strong tremors were recorded, the agency said, adding that a tsunami warning had not been issued.

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  Japan High Court rules 'denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional', asks govt to overturn law

  World | March 14, 2024 18:08 IST

  The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their "fundamental right to have a family". A lower court issued a similar ruling earlier Thursday.

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  Japan's first private-sector rocket carrying satellite explodes moments after launch | WATCH

  World | March 13, 2024 10:31 IST

  If successful, Japan's Space One would have become the first Japanese company to put a satellite into orbit. However, the mission ended in failure as the rocket exploded after launch, as the company said it was "interrupted" and was investigating the situation.

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  Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife

  World | March 08, 2024 12:02 IST

  Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving PM, was assassinated in 2022 at an election campaign speech in Nara. In the same year, PM Modi hailed him as an outstanding leader of Japan and lauded him for strengthening Japan's strategic ties with India.

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  Japan's Nikkei 225 makes historic leap, breaches 40,000 level for first time as tech stocks surge

  Business | March 04, 2024 10:55 IST

  Shares in Japan have tracked gains in other markets driven by expectations for strong demand for technology associated with artificial intelligence.

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  India to become world's third-largest economy by 2027, says Jefferies

  Business | February 22, 2024 13:06 IST

  Over the past decade, India's GDP has surged at a CAGR of 7%, reaching $3.6 trillion and climbing to the 5th position globally. With forecasts predicting GDP to surpass $5 trillion in four years, India is poised to overtake Japan and Germany to claim the third spot.

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  Japan introduces 'digital nomad visa': Top 5 destinations to explore

  Travel | February 21, 2024 8:00 IST

  Japan's new digital nomad visa program offers remote workers a 6-month stay. Explore top destinations like Kyoto, Tokyo, and more while working remotely. Learn eligibility details and discover the wonders of Japan.

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  Japan's H3 rocket reaches planned trajectory in key 2nd test after failed debut last year I VIDEO

  World | February 17, 2024 8:51 IST

  The H3 had a "successful liftoff" at 9:22 a.m. Tokyo time (0022 GMT) and was "on course" with its engines properly working, JAXA said in a live broadcast that showed scientists clapping and hugging each other at Tanegashima Space Center.