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China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea
World | Jul 13, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTChina summoned Japan’s envoy in Beijing to lodge a formal protest as Tokyo on Monday joined 13 other nations to affirm an international ruling rejecting China’s claims in the South China Sea. It further accused the island-nation and its partners of undermining regional stability.
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Indian traveller asks for directions in Japan. Strangers leave her with a memory for life
offbeat | Jul 03, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTAn Indian traveller's request for directions in Japan turned into an unforgettable experience after strangers personally walked her to her destination instead of simply pointing the way. Her heartwarming story has prompted many others to share similar experiences.
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Brazil end 88-year-long wait with come-from-behind Japan win in World Cup round of 32
Football | Jun 30, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTBrazil 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 | Jun 28, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTThe 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 | Jun 26, 2026, 01:26 PM ISTJapan 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 | Jun 16, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTA 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 | Jun 09, 2026, 07:38 AM ISTA 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 | Jun 03, 2026, 09:21 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 29, 2026, 12:58 PM ISTRanveer 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 | Apr 27, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTA 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 | Apr 20, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTEarthquake 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 | Mar 21, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTJapan 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 | Mar 14, 2026, 09:02 PM ISTTrump 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 | Feb 26, 2026, 07:03 PM ISTDuring 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 | Feb 26, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTAddressing 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 12:22 PM ISTCM 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 11:10 AM ISTThis 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 | Feb 19, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTUttar 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 | Feb 08, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTPM 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 | Jan 21, 2026, 11:00 AM ISTShinzo 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.