Japan
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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 PM 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, 02:12 PM 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 AM 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, 02:40 PM 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 PM 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, 11:56 PM 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 | Apr 29, 2024, 03:05 PM 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 | Apr 21, 2024, 07:22 AM 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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Japan, US, Australia and Philippines hold joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea
News | Apr 08, 2024, 06:08 PM ISTJapan, 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 | Apr 04, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTJapan 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 | Apr 04, 2024, 12:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 04, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 04, 2024, 09:38 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 03, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTTensions 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 | Apr 03, 2024, 07:30 AM ISTTaiwan 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 | Apr 02, 2024, 11:13 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 02, 2024, 06:44 AM ISTNo 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
Entertainment | Mar 30, 2024, 10:16 AM ISTEight 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.'
Entertainment | Mar 21, 2024, 11:54 AM ISTSS 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 | Mar 19, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTJapanese 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!