Japan

Netaji’s Family Renew Plea for Return of Ashes from Japan Temple Urn

24 Jan 2025

A section of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's descendants is questioning perceptions about the hurdles in bringing back his alleged remains, which are kept in an urn at Renkoji Temple in Japan. The family claims that they have documentary evidence to prove that the temple authorities have been willing to hand...

Japan Hikes Interest Rates to Highest Level in 17 Years Amid Rising Prices

24 Jan 2025

Japan’s central bank has raised borrowing costs to their highest point in 17 years. This decision comes after consumer prices saw an accelerated rise in December. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) increased its short-term policy rate to "around 0.5 percent." This move follows recent data showing that prices in December...

Japan Reports Increased Probability of Megaquake: Over 80% in 30 Years

18 Jan 2025

The probability of a "megaquake" occurring in Japan within the next 30 years has risen to over 80 percent, according to findings from the government’s earthquake investigation panel. A megaquake is defined as an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 or greater, capable of causing devastating destruction and likely to...

Shin Chan’s House Comes to Life: Fan Spends Millions to Create Replica

17 Jan 2025

Shin-chan, the beloved Japanese animated series, has long sustained its timeless magic; captivation is achieved through mischievous and humorous adventures. The protagonist of the show is a five-year-old named Shinnosuke Nohara. His interest-driven antics continue entertaining audiences all over the world. An ardent fan has now brought this iconic anime...

Japan Ancient “Ushikawa Man” Fossils Unmasked As Bear Bones In Stunning Twist

17 Jan 2025

This fossil remains, once believed to be one of Japan's oldest humans, so-called "Ushikawa Man," was discovered to be an ancient bear according to new research. The fossils were unearthed in late 1950s in the Ushikawa district of Toyohashi, about 140 miles southwest of Tokyo and were one of Japan's...

Japan Battles Record-High Flu Outbreak: A National Health Crisis

14 Jan 2025

Japan’s health ministry has recently reported an unprecedented surge in flu cases, marking a record high and raising alarms among health experts, the government, and the general public. The seasonal flu, often considered manageable with proper precautions, has emerged as a significant public health challenge for the country. With this...

Japan Struck by 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Alerts Triggered

13 Jan 2025

A powerful earthquake rattled southwestern Japan, according to the country's meteorological agency on Monday. In response to the tremor, authorities issued tsunami warnings. The earthquake, which struck at 9:19 p.m. local time, had its epicenter in Miyazaki Prefecture on the southwestern island of Kyushu, and tsunami warnings were also issued...

Japan’s PM Raises Alarm Over U.S. Steel Deal Block: Trade Relations At Risk

13 Jan 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed "strong concerns" to U.S. President Joe Biden regarding his administration's decision to halt Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns. Ishiba emphasized that apprehensions are not limited to Japan but are also being voiced within the U.S....

How Clean Is Japan? Indian Travel Influencer Walks Around Wearing Only Socks to Find Out

12 Jan 2025

Japan, renowned for its technological advancements, is equally celebrated for its unmatched cleanliness, visible in both its bustling cities and tranquil countrysides. Streets, parks, and public transport systems are immaculately maintained, with minimal litter or pollution. Simran Jain, an Indian travel influencer, tested this aspect of Japan’s cleanliness during her...

Biden Reschedules Trilateral Talks With Japan And Philippines, Due To Wildfires

12 Jan 2025

US President Joe Biden had planned to hold a trilateral telephone call with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Sunday. However, the call has been postponed to early Monday, as confirmed by Marcos’s spokesman, Cesar Chavez. The delay is attributed to the ongoing wildfire crisis...

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