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  Meet 40-year-old Japanese entrepreneur who claims 30 minutes of sleep a day has doubled his lifespan

  September 05, 2024 23:33 IST

  Daisuke Hori, a Japanese entrepreneur, claims he has maintained high productivity by sleeping only 30-45 minutes daily for 12 years. He attributes his success to the quality of sleep rather than its length, arguing that strategic habits, like exercise and diet, help sustain focus.

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  What is Friendship Marriage? Know all about Japan's new relationship trend

  Relationships | May 10, 2024 14:09 IST

  In a recent report, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) delves into a growing relationship trend in Japan: friendship marriages. These marriages break the traditional mould, prioritising companionship and shared goals over romantic love or physical intimacy.

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  National Ramen Day 2024: 5 easy recipes to relish a perfect ramen bowl at home

  Food | April 03, 2024 15:55 IST

  Celebrate National Ramen Day 2024 with 5 simple recipes for crafting the perfect bowl of ramen in the comfort of your home. Explore delicious flavours and elevate your culinary skills with these easy-to-follow recipes.

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  Zazen Meditation to Pomodoro Technique: 5 Japanese techniques to enhance IQ and focus

  Lifestyle | March 09, 2024 18:15 IST

  Delve into the realm of Japanese techniques for enhancing IQ and focus. From the Zazen meditation's mindfulness to Pomdoro's time management method, experience a rich tapestry of methods fostering cognitive excellence.

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  Adani Group forms joint venture for marketing of green hydrogen in Japanese market

  Business | September 14, 2023 11:59 IST

  The combined strength of Adani Group’s experience in renewable equipment manufacturing, setting up large-scale generation projects, building grid infrastructure, and proven project execution capabilities gives it a significant competitive advantage while building green hydrogen ecosystem in India.

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  Natto: Know health benefits and various ways of incorporating this Japanese superfood into your diet

  Food | August 25, 2023 12:54 IST

  From lowering cholesterol levels to increasing bone strength, there are many reasons to include natto in your diet.

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  Jaaved Jaaferi FINALLY breaks his silence on returning as host for Takeshi's Castle | EXCLUSIVE

  Celebrities | April 05, 2022 18:41 IST

  Jaaved Jaaferi tweeted about Takeshi's Castle recently, riling up fans of the iconic Japanese obstacle reality show. The reboot of Takeshi's Castle is coming to Amazon Prime Video in 2023 and fans are looking forward to Jaaferi being a part of it again as a commentator.

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  Jaaved Jaaferi to return as commentator for Takeshi's Castle reboot? Here's what we know

  Celebrities | April 05, 2022 6:29 IST

  Takeshi's Castle reboot: Apart from the adventurous and unique idea of the show, the best part about 'Takeshi's Castle' was its hilarious commentary by Jaaved Jaaferi. While the fans were still in surmise about his comeback as a Hindi commentator on the reboot, the 58-year-old comedian shared a tweet hinting at his possible return.

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  Takeshi’s Castle: Childhood Japanese game show to get rebooted on Prime Video; fans can't keep calm

  March 31, 2022 20:10 IST

  Takeshi's Castle was a popular Japanese Game Show that first aired almost 34 years ago. It was hosted by Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi). Reportedly, the rebooted version of the show will stream from next year on Amazon Prime Video. Read here to know more details.

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  Japanese star Sayaka Kanda dies aged 35

  December 21, 2021 15:46 IST

  Kanda was best known for the Japanese dub for the character of Anna in Disney’s "Frozen". She was the daughter of Kanda Masaki and well-known singer-actor Matsuda Seiko. The actor was scheduled to perform the lead role in the musical "My Fair Lady" at a Sapporo theatre on Saturday but did not show up for a daytime performance.

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  Many Japanese investment projects delayed in India: Japan's minister

  Business | December 16, 2021 8:56 IST

  Japan's Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hirose Naoshi at the CII Partnership Summit said that India needs to maintain openness to the international market to attract foreign direct investments and provide an attractive business environment.

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  Japanese mayor receives a wave of criticism on social media for biting athlete’s gold medal

  August 13, 2021 18:04 IST

  A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will get her medal replaced after a Japanese mayor chomped down on the original.

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  Japanese Film Festival (JFF) to go digital due to pandemic

  November 11, 2020 20:22 IST

  The fourth edition of Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is slated to open at the end of 2020 and aims to screen 30 select Japanese films across varied formats and subjects. Kaoru Miyamoto, the Director-General of the Japan Foundation New Delhi, expressed confidence that the festival will be "successful, 

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  75 years later, 1 million Japanese war dead still missing

  World | August 13, 2020 17:15 IST

  Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, more than 1 million Japanese war dead are scattered throughout Asia, where the legacy of Japanese aggression still hampers recovery efforts.

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  Japanese director Makoto Shinkai: Trying to make world better in my own way

  Hollywood | December 04, 2019 16:35 IST

  Japanese director Makoto Shinkai talks about his film and how he is helping out to make the world a better place.

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  Japanese firm bids whopping Rs 2,238 crore for 3-acre Mumbai plot

  Business | June 25, 2019 21:09 IST

  Japanese multinational corporation (MNC) Sumitomo Corporation has bid a staggering Rs 2,238 crore for a three-acre plot in the prime Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in central Mumbai, an official said here on Tuesday.  

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  Apple offers free repair of its products for flood-hit Japanese users

  Technology | July 30, 2018 14:01 IST

  Apple will help the flood-affected Japanese people by undertaking free repair of iPhones, iPads, iPods, Mac computers, Apple Watches and Apple's displays damaged in the torrential rains that hit the western part of the country earlier this month

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  Japanese firm to launch commercial flights to space by 2023

  Technology | June 01, 2018 19:51 IST

  The company plans to conduct three tests with unmanned planes by 2019 and launch its first commercial space flight by late 2023.  

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  Internet has found its new love in a ‘cat-loving samurai’

  Trending | March 01, 2018 13:08 IST

  Internet has got its latest muse in a fictional cat-loving Samurai.

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  Want a glowing and prolonged youthful skin? Adopt this Japanese technique

  Fashion | February 16, 2018 17:13 IST

  For centuries Japanese women have been admired and envied for their beautiful skin.